Fianna Fáil energies focussed on ‘fireproofing’ for next election

Doubts about Fianna Fáil’s motives make Fine Gael wary, writes Political Reporter Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

As they slipped out of Leinster House after their parliamentary party meeting on Thursday night, one of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin’s closest allies let the cat momentarily out of the bag.

Officially, the party is distraught at the prospect of Fine Gael continuing in power.