The newly-elected leader of Fianna Fáil says he is relishing the challenge of bringing the message to the people on behalf of the party.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has this afternoon been elected as the new and eighth leader of Fianna Fáil.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has been elected as the new leader of Fianna Fáil.

The new leader of Fianna Fáil will be voted in today in a secret ballot. Seventy-two TDs will vote after the re-admission of Jimmy Devins last night.

Bookmakers Paddy Power have paid out on Micheál Martin to become the next leader of Fianna Fáil.

The four contenders for the leadership of Fianna Fáil will put their cases for support today.

The deadline for the receipt of nominations for the leadership of Fianna Fail has closed.

Former Minister Micheál Martin has emerged as the front runner in the Fianna Fáil leadership race.

Brian Lenihan has said doctors have confirmed he is in a position to contest for the Fianna Fáil party leadership and continue in political life.

Brian Lenihan has launched his campaign for the leadership of Fianna Fáil.

Brian Lenihan has officially confirmed his intention to contest the leadership of Fianna Fáil after Brian Cowen's dramatic resignation yesterday.

Mary Hanafin has officially announced her decision to contest the leadership of Fianna Fáil.

Junior Minister Conor Lenihan has said he is seriously considering throwing his name into the race to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil.

Four senior politicians will begin to round up support for the leadership of Fianna Fáil today after Taoiseach Brian Cowen dramatically resigned.