1 October 2013; Politicians vs the Hacks! ESB Charity Challenge 2013. With just weeks to go before the budget, TDs and senators are not only readying themselves for criticism from the public but are in training for a battle against reporters. Both sides have agreed to a showdown of football talents (or lack of) in the Aviva stadium on October 25th, in a bid to raise much needed funds for Temple Street Children's University Hospital and Concern Worldwide. The event is proudly supported by ESB. TDs, senators and a range of political reporters and news correspondents from the print and broadcast media attended the launch in the stadium yesterday, with FAI chief executive John Delaney and the competition trophy. The FAI are providing use of Aviva Stadium for the politician and journalist fundraising inititiative on October 25 through their relationship with the Oireachtas Republic of Ireland Supporters club. Pictured at the announcement are Alecia Maughan, age 4, from Templeogue, Dublin, Fergal Keane, RTE, Derek McDonnell, age 11, from Donard, Dublin, and Senator John Gilroy at the launch of the Oireachtas versus Journalists ESB Charity Challenge 2013. Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE