Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Taoiseach’s ‘lack of leadership’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visiting Scoil Fiachra National School in Dublin last month. Picture: Julien Behal

Micheál Martin’s “lack of leadership” of his party has led to a stinging rebuke from his own TDs during a private meeting.

A palpable sense of frustration was expressed by TDs within the party, even among those who would be seen as loyalists to Mr Martin over the low standing of the party.