FF leader faces criticism from party TDs over speech on repealing Eighth Amendment

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin faced criticism from a number of his own TDs over his speech in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment last week.

At a private meeting of the parliamentary party at Leinster House, TDs made it clear to Mr Martin that a majority of them do not support his view.

Sources at the meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, said that while the mood was calm and respectful, Mr Martin was left in no doubt as to where the majority of the party stand.