Fallout from Connacht-Ulster revolt will spread to Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis

Political Correspondent Fionnán Sheahan says FF grassroots will not accept imposed candidates.

DESPITE the party leadership's best efforts, democracy lives within Fianna Fáil.

In its categoric backing of sitting MEP Seán Ó Neachtáin at the weekend, the party grassroots in the north-west sent out a clear message to the FF hierarchy that Dublin will not impose candidates against the will of the local rank and file.