Micheal Martin ‘not blocking European runs’

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has insisted he is not trying to block any of his front-line TDs from running in the European elections amid a flurry of rumours over the future of his most experienced colleagues.

Mr Martin rejected claims he will attempt to stop senior party members from seeking to win a seat, despite weekend claims he is privately concerned over losing Dáil seats at a crucial time.