Martin facing problems according to exit poll on Eighth Amendment

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin is facing a fresh political crisis after it emerged just over half of his party's supporters rejected his call to repeal the Eighth Amendment, writes political correspondent Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

In recent months, Mr Martin has staunchly supported a yes vote poll, saying it is vital the country - and his own party - supports both a yes vote and 12 weeks unrestricted abortion access legislation.