Martin insists FF backs yes vote despite Ó Cuív’s stance

Fianna Fáil chief Micheál Martin insists the party is in favour of a yes vote in the EU treaty referendum — despite his former deputy leader backing the no side.

Ex-Cabinet minister Éamon Ó Cuív broke ranks to attack the fiscal compact treaty as the yes side finally started to get into gear on the issue.

Fianna Fáil has said no disciplinary action will be taken against Mr Ó Cuív — effectively forced to quit as deputy leader earlier this year due to his views on Europe — in the wake of the no call.