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<p>Malcolm Byrne: 'We’ve got to get on with the real work of Government.' File picture: Patrick Browne</p>

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Fianna Fáil TDs want Micheál Martin to deliver on housing, infrastructure and disability

Some TDs, speaking on anonymity, said they believed Mr Martin should depart as leader in the near future

<p>Jim Gavin withdrew from the election in October after failing to inform the party about a previous dispute with a tenant to whom he failed to return rent overpayments worth €3,300 in 2008. Picture: Conor O'Mearain/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Darragh O’Brien says Jim Gavin controversy became an ‘obsession’ for Fianna Fáil

<p>In correspondence sent to Micheál Martin, released to the I'rish Examiner' under Freedom of Information, he was also urged to advise Jim Gavin to continue campaigning. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Micheál Martin urged to back Bertie Ahern in wake of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from presidential election

Billy Kelleher: I would have won the presidency and Ireland missed a real choice

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Billy Kelleher: I would have won the presidency and Ireland missed a real choice

Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public

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Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: The ghost of the Progressive Democrats returns to haunt Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil

Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers was questioned about whether or not he believed it was a mistake to be appointed as the director of elections for Fianna Fáil, while he was preparing Budget 2026

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

'Reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld information about Jim Gavin, says Micheál Martin

'Reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld information about Jim Gavin, says Micheál Martin

In his first interview since the publication of a report into the party’s calamitous election, the Fianna Fáil leader said Jim Gavin was insistent he never had a journalist as a tenant

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

What does the Fianna Fáil presidential election review reveal?

What does the Fianna Fáil presidential election review reveal?

After weeks of queries and delays, the party has finally published its presidential election review

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin wounded, but his leadership of Fianna Fáil is intact after stormy meeting

Micheál Martin wounded, but his leadership of Fianna Fáil is intact after stormy meeting

Internal party review into its disastrous presidential campaign largely puts the blame at the feet of its candidate, Jim Gavin

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators chide HQ for not dealing with queries about Jim Gavin

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators chide HQ for not dealing with queries about Jim Gavin

Two MEPs who failed to secure party's nomination for the presidential election were among those to address 'tense' party meeting

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin told Jim Gavin he could not recommend Fianna Fáil support after tenant row revelations

Micheál Martin told Jim Gavin he could not recommend Fianna Fáil support after tenant row revelations

The review into the presidential election campaign, which saw Jim Gavin drop out of the race over a dispute with a tenant, was completed on Monday evening

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says

Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says

Alan Kelly said that anyone within the party who wants to “stand up to their leader” must do so today

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens

'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens

In a scathing statement, Micheál Martin disputed “commentary of the past week”, which he described as “extremely disappointing, selective and inaccurate”.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fail president

Louise Burne: If Labour knew of the banana skin around Jim Gavin, how can Fianna Fáil claim innocence?

While senior figures in Fianna Fáil can say they were made aware of an issue, but not the actual issue, how hard did they try to get to the bottom of it all?

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin

Taoiseach’s leadership comes under further pressure as Fianna Fáil TDs and senators demand to know when the party first heard about Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fail president

Taoiseach won't say if he was aware of Jim Gavin's issue with tenant before nomination vote

It comes after Thursday's revelation that Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers was told of Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant — hours before the the party's presidential nomination vote

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

'Serious breach of trust' if senior Fianna Fáil members knew about Jim Gavin's tenant

'Serious breach of trust' if senior Fianna Fáil members knew about Jim Gavin's tenant

Billy Kelleher said it would be 'deeply worrying' if senior party figures did not disclose they were aware of Jim Gavin’s issue with a tenant in advance of the vote on their presidential candidate

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil faces fine for failing to remove Jim Gavin poster seven weeks after presidential election

Fianna Fáil faces fine for failing to remove Jim Gavin poster seven weeks after presidential election

Candidates in the presidential election are required to have removed all of their posters by midnight on October 31

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil leadership dilemma — is Jim O’Callaghan waiting too long to make his move?

Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil leadership dilemma — is Jim O’Callaghan waiting too long to make his move?

Jim O’Callaghan’s loyalty to Micheál Martin, and his caution on timing, now shape Fianna Fáil’s unanswered leadership question

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Extension of Ireland's derogation 'not a free pass' for farmers, says Michael McGrath

Extension of Ireland's derogation 'not a free pass' for farmers, says Michael McGrath

Under the derogation, Irish farmers are allowed to spread more nitrates, including slurry, on their land than other EU farmers

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Progress on environment protection

Irish Examiner view: Progress on environment protection

When it comes to keeping our environment safe and free from threats to both animals and humans, the public has to have complete confidence in the regulatory authorities

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

Louise Burne: Taoiseach feeling the heat in Angola — and within Fianna Fáil

There has been a bloodlust in Fianna Fáil since its disastrous presidential election campaign, but leader Micheál Martin is tackling his critics head-on, writes Louise Burne, Political Correspondent in Angola.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach hits back at Fianna Fáil TDs over criticism of his overseas travel delaying presidential election review

Taoiseach hits back at Fianna Fáil TDs over criticism of his overseas travel delaying presidential election review

Micheál Martin said his attendance at Cop30 and the G20 Leaders' Summit in Africa had no impact on the timeline for completing Fianna Fáil’s review of the presidential election campaign

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Paul Hosford: Paschal Donohoe's exit could strain relations between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Paul Hosford: Paschal Donohoe's exit could strain relations between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Beyond Mr Donohoe, attention will focus on Simon Harris who, at a time of global uncertainty, now has two by-elections to fight

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

'I'm not a prophet,' says Jim O'Callaghan when asked about Fianna Fáil leadership ambitions

'I'm not a prophet,' says Jim O'Callaghan when asked about Fianna Fáil leadership ambitions

Anger is continuing to mount in Fianna Fáil following confirmation that the review into the party’s presidential election campaign had been delayed.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach denies panel has delayed report into Fianna Fáil's handling of presidential election

Taoiseach denies panel has delayed report into Fianna Fáil's handling of presidential election

'First of all, it's not delayed,' Mr Martin said

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Irish presidential election

Fianna Fáil presidential election review will not report until next month

TDs and senators were told at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting that the review group would not finish its work until the end of the first week in December, three weeks later than initially expected

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

There will be a second Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the new housing plan

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

National Ploughing Championships 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs fear review into botched presidential campaign will be 'inside job' and a 'whitewash'

Politicians have warned delays could impact the 'veracity' of the report into the fiasco that saw former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin sensationally drop out three weeks before voting

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Ivan Yates says he did 'nothing wrong' as he defends decision not to declare media coaching

Ivan Yates says he did 'nothing wrong' as he defends decision not to declare media coaching

Ivan Yates said confidentiality is his 'golden rule' and also said he was planning to leave the 'Path to Power' podcast before he was removed from the show

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Frustrations build in Fianna Fáil over delay to presidential campaign review

Senior members are criticising the delay to the report into the party’s presidential campaign, which saw Jim Gavin crash out in early October

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil must reconnect with young people and take a lead on Irish unity

Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil must reconnect with young people and take a lead on Irish unity

Cork MEP says the party must rebuild its support among working class and marginalised people, 'rip up the rule book' on housing, and prepare to take the lead on preparations for a United Ireland

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Party members share anger over so-called 'naughty list' at Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting

Party members share anger over so-called 'naughty list' at Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting

Party chief whip Mary Butler told the meeting that she was not aware of any list

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Fianna Fáil refuses to say how much was paid to Ivan Yates for media training for Niall Collins

Party declined to say how much of the €42,700 special secretarial allowance was spent on fees to Mr Yates

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Harris: Ivan Yates controversy highlights 'legitimate issues' around media transparency

Harris: Ivan Yates controversy highlights 'legitimate issues' around media transparency

Coimisiún na Meán confirmed they would be seeking information from both RTÉ and Newstalk about Mr Yates' contributions during the presidential election

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach and other Fianna Fáil ministers received media training from Ivan Yates

Fianna Fáil said on Monday that Mr Yates had worked 'on an ad-hoc basis' and had provided 'interview and debate training' for Jim Gavin

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Paul Hosford: Ivan Yates controversy strengthens belief that media/political nexus is too close

Paul Hosford: Ivan Yates controversy strengthens belief that media/political nexus is too close

While the media commentator's election count coverage does not fall under the guidelines, surely any analysis should be disclosed to the viewer regardless of the law?

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Ivan Yates gave training to Jim Gavin as well as two Fianna Fáil ministers

Ivan Yates gave training to Jim Gavin as well as two Fianna Fáil ministers

A pair of Fianna Fáil ministers have confirmed that they also received media training from Ivan Yates

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Fury in Fianna Fáil over Ivan Yates' involvement in presidential campaign

Fury in Fianna Fáil over Ivan Yates' involvement in presidential campaign

Party refuses to answer questions about hiring Ivan Yates to provide training to its presidential candidate, Jim Gavin

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Fianna Fáil unrest grows as Taoiseach admits party mishandled presidential race

Fianna Fáil unrest grows as Taoiseach admits party mishandled presidential race

Taoiseach admits Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign fell short and says he learned too late of Billy Kelleher’s interest in running

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

North South Ministerial Council

The Taoiseach who won’t blink — Micheál Martin digs in as Fianna Fáil unrest grows

As Fianna Fáil TDs question his future, Micheál Martin insists he won’t step aside — but pressure inside the party is rising

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

S Exclusive: Micheál Martin 'not going anywhere' amid rumblings over leadership of Fianna Fáil

In an exclusive interview with the Irish Examiner, Micheál Martin says he 'absolutely would' contest any motion of no confidence in his leadership of the party, but 'hopes it doesn’t come to that'

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Football Championship Final

Fianna Fáil TDs urged to unite behind Micheál Martin after election fallout

Senior Fianna Fáil figures rally behind Micheál Martin as leadership questions are paused pending a review into the Jim Gavin campaign

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Fianna Fáil minister backs Micheál Martin as TDs call for discussion on change of leadership

Fianna Fáil minister backs Micheál Martin as TDs call for discussion on change of leadership

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien came to the Taoiseach's defence, saying the 'vast majority' of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party support Micheál Martin as leader

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs discussing efforts to remove Micheál Martin as party leader

Fianna Fáil TDs discussing efforts to remove Micheál Martin as party leader

Sources say it is unlikely that any move on Mr Martin’s position would take place before the publication of the review into the party’s Presidential election campaign is completed.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Senior TD says Fianna Fáil needs to change leader 'in the not too distant future'

Senior TD says Fianna Fáil needs to change leader 'in the not too distant future'

Carlow-Kilkenny's John McGuinness, a long-time adversary of Micheál Martin, said the Taoiseach's leadership should be up for discussion after the presidential election

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Campaign the 'most embarrassing election for Fianna Fáil since 2011' say angry members

Campaign the 'most embarrassing election for Fianna Fáil since 2011' say angry members

Members of the parliamentary party have now questioned how the review into the party’s botched Jim Gavin campaign is progressing

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

The final debate between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys lacked fire, offering voters little new insight ahead of polling day

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

In an extract from ‘I’m Glad You Asked Me That: The Political Years’, Terry Prone recalls her husband Tom Savage helping Jack Lynch pull off a media masterstroke in 1977

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025