Fianna Fáil parliamentarians overwhelmingly support the party running its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Among the 25 TDs, Senators, and MEPs polled, just two were conditional or negative, while 23 were in favor of a Fianna Fáil candidate contesting. Fianna Fáil parliamentarians have expressed overwhelming support for the party to run its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Artificial Intelligence, stated, "We are the largest political party and should contest the election." Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that Riverdance star Michael Flatley has not been approached by the party to be its presidential candidate.
