Micheál Martin's position under threat as Fianna Fáil TDs smell 'blood in the air'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's hold on his Fianna Fáil parliamentary party is under threat, with TDs claiming there is "blood in the air" in the aftermath of Jim Gavin's sensational withdrawal from the presidential election.

Mr Gavin, backed by Mr Martin over party stalwart Billy Kelleher in last month's nomination vote, withdrew from the race in extraordinary circumstances late on Sunday, doing so amid claims that he had not repaid €3,300 paid in error by a former tenant. 

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