Fine Gael accept that Martin will be next taoiseach

Several Fine Gael ministers have conceded that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will be the next taoiseach, when a government is eventually concerned.

While Mr Martin has stressed that he and Leo Varadkar “have an understanding” as to what would pan out should a government be formed, leading Fine Gael figures have stated their personal belief that Fianna Fáil will take over the taoiseach’s office.