Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he would not put down a motion of confidence in himself following presidential campaign debacle. Photograph: Cillian Sherlock/PA WireThe possibility of a rebellion against Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil over the party’s disastrous presidential election campaign appears to be quelled for now. The Fianna Fáil review found the campaign was likely to cost the party between €350,000 and €400,000. Mr Martin had strongly backed Mr Gavin to be the party’s candidate. Mr Martin said at the time he would not tell anyone else how to vote.

Source: The Irish Times December 18, 2025 12:57 UTC