There is little apparent appetite among Fianna Fáil TDs for an immediate heave against party leader Micheál Martin, a survey of the party’s Dáil deputies suggests. Presidential candidate Jim Gavin with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the FF presidential candidate announcement. “The one thing I would say is ... we really need to come together as a party,” said Mr Byrne. Louth TD Erin McGreehan said the party has to have a conversation about whether it delivers for people “with or without” Mr Martin. Mr Kelly received fewer than 10 signatures from parliamentary party members, putting him well short of the 20 required to compete against Ms Humphreys for the nomination.

Source: The Irish Times October 28, 2025 22:34 UTC