A Fianna Fail grassroots revolt has been sparked by Taoiseach Micheal Martin's decision to "snub" his deputy leader Dara Calleary. The motion was agreed by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael members of the council yesterday. Mr Smyth said the Fianna Fail councillors wanted to "put on record our disappointment". Mr Maxwell said Mr Calleary had "Micheal Martin's back" when Fine Gael ministers were "wiping the floor with him". Roscommon Fianna Fail senator Eugene Murphy said: "It's really concerning that Dara Calleary was not given a full Cabinet position."

Source: The Herald June 30, 2020 01:30 UTC