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

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