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Heather Humphreys says she is ‘not involved in any smear campaign’

Catherine Connolly was on the campaign trail in Co Tipperary on Friday, in the Elm Park Community Development and Family Resource Centre

Catherine Connolly was on the campaign trail in Co Tipperary on Friday, in the Elm Park Community Development and Family Resource Centre

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly said she is “absolutely shocked’ by comments from former minister Ivan Yates that suggested Fine Gael should “smear the bejaysus out of her”.

Ms Connolly, who was canvassing with her team in Co Tipperary, said she was “doubly shocked” when Mr Yates’ comments on a podcast were played back to her on local radio.