Michael McGrath dismisses speculation of Micheál Martin's future as Fianna Fáil leader

A number of senior party members said they did not expect Micheál Martin to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election but Michael McGrath has backed his constituency colleague

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath. File Picture.

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has said now is not the time to be talking about a change of Fianna Fáil leader, as he announced a €19bn deficit for 2020.

Commenting after several of his senior party colleagues said they did not expect Micheál Martin to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election, Mr McGrath said his constituency colleague was doing an “excellent job” and has his full support.