Martin: Fianna Fáil considering running presidential candidate in 2018

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has strongly hinted his party will consider running a presidential election candidate if the ongoing question mark over Michael D Higgins' future is not decided by the new year, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, Political Correspondent

Speaking at the launch of his party's two-day ard fhéis at the RDS centre in Dublin, Mr Martin said while it is "too early" to discuss the topic out of "respect" for the office, if nothing changes he will re-examine the situation in early 2018.