Taking something of a swipe at the incumbent and reports that €3,000 was spent on a hotel stay during his tenure, Duffy said he will immediately move to put in place a comprehensive voluntary protocol to give effect to Freedom of Information laws. Presidential candidate Gavin Duffy Source: PA Wire/PA Images “Sound judgement, empathy, courage, expertise and the ability to weigh the advice of experts” - these are requirements for the next president, he believes, and they are “second nature” to him. I will be a President who goes beyond speeches and invitations for tea in the Park.