Grassroots members call on Micheál Martin to step aside as Fianna Fáil leader

In a letter drafted by the entire officer board of Fianna Fáil's Cumann in Slane, Co Meath, members said the party now needs a leader who will 'reignite our pride in our great party'

Fianna Fáil grassroots members members said they admire the Taoiseach for his achievements but they added that they now feel "disillusioned and abandoned". File Picture: Julien Behal

Fianna Fáil grassroots members have called on Micheál Martin to step aside as leader.

In a letter drafted by the entire officer board of Fianna Fáil's Cumann in Slane, Co Meath, members said the party now needed "someone with fire in his/her belly," and a leader who will "reignite our pride in our great party".