Micheál Martin U-turn in face of Sinn Féin tsunami

Sinn Féin’s political tsunami has led Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to perform a major U-turn on potential coalition talks.

Micheál Martin U-turn in face of Sinn Féin tsunami

Sinn Féin’s political tsunami has led Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to perform a major U-turn on potential coalition talks.

After a day of high drama, more than 20 Sinn Féin TDs exceeded the quota and were elected on the first count, with at least two Cabinet ministers and several junior ministers losing their seats.

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