Backing government is part of agreement but Martin has number of demands in return

Micheál Martin talks to Elaine Loughlin about his demands for supporting the Government, in areas such as the carers’ allowance, class sizes, and youth mental health

IN the panicked days in the lead-up to Budget 2017, senior members of Fianna Fáil were seen scurrying in and out of the Department of Finance.

While Government ministers set out their stalls and fought for a bigger slice of the pie, it was Micheál Martin and his party who had to be kept sweet.