Martin laments 'bad behaviour' of FF members

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today admitted that members of his party engaged in "bad behaviour" in the past.

Earlier this week, Fianna Fáil Senator Averil Power blasted former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern for being associated with the worst breaches of ethical standards.

She said there must be no place in Fianna Fáil for anybody who thinks its acceptable to carry around suitcases full of cash and give loans to friends from party funds.

Speaking at the MacGill Summer School in Glenties this afternoon, the Fianna Fáil leader said that he supports the criticisms made by Senator Power.

"I think Averil is reflecting the anger that's there among members of the party across the country," he said.

"That anger is there on the ground, in terms of past behaviour by some members of the party, particularly in relation to the abuse of fundraising."

Mr Martin said however that he is reserving his views on Mr Ahern until after the Mahon Tribunal reports.