Martin reveals ‘preferred list’ for Seanad seats

FIANNA FÁIL leader Micheál Martin has named former finance minister Brian Lenihan as his deputy in a move that could make it harder for the party to disassociate itself from previous failures.

Mr Martin has also effectively waged war on a number of his senators by urging Fianna Fáil councillors and TDs to vote for other candidates in next month’s Seanad elections.

Mr Martin yesterday released his list of “preferred candidates” for the elections.