The statement said Mr Yates provided two sessions to the candidate in the early stages of the campaign, between September 23rd and 29th. Mr Yates worked as a cover presenter on Newstalk for three days during the presidential campaign, on September 23rd, 24th, and 25th.

Ivan Yates is to leave the hugely popular political podcast he co-hosts with Matt Cooper, Path to Power

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Ivan Yates has responded to the controversy

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Former minister Ivan Yates has said the Coalition Government's performance so far is "quite low"

Tony Holohan could be making a bid to enter the race to become the next President

It came after a BreakingNews.ie interview with former minister Ivan Yates, who said Mr Healy-Rae could be a "dark horse" in the presidential race

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae could be a "dark horse" in the presidential race, according to former minister Ivan Yates

Fianna Fáil could be in line for an even better general election showing than polls are suggesting and claim up to 50 seats, according to former minister for agriculture Ivan Yates

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Sinn Féin is the most popular political party amongst young adults, according to new research

Despite Taoiseach Simon Harris insisting the Government will serve its full term to March 2025, November remains the most likely time for the next general election, according to former minister for agriculture Ivan Yates