Taoiseach to ministers: 'Listen to backbenchers' amid youthful disquiet

Three young TDs who last week warned that the “social contract” between Fianna Fáil and the younger generation was “strained”
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there is “always space for all of us to do better and to improve how we serve the people that elected us”. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there is “always space for all of us to do better and to improve how we serve the people that elected us”. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 - 16:56
Louise Burne and Tadgh McNally

Taoiseach Micheál Martin told his parliamentary party that “nobody is perfect”, as he instructed ministers to start engaging with their backbench colleagues more.

During a meeting of the parliamentary party, three young TDs who last week warned that the “social contract” between Fianna Fáil and the younger generation was “strained”, doubled down on their concerns.

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