Martin brands FG a right-wing party

Micheál Martin has denied he only remains Fianna Fáil leader by "default" because there is nobody else ready to take over.

Despite losing six straight Dáil by-elections, he insisted he was still best placed to lead run the party.

Positioning the party at the centre-left, Mr Martin branded Fine Gael a right- wing party as he attacked Taoiseach Enda Kenny over his stance on the North.