Micheál Martin plays down reports of Fianna Fáil revolt

Taoiseach still planning to take on role of Tánaiste in a year amid rumours of heave against party leader

Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Barry Cowen, who has called for a formal review of the party's electoral performance. File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has played down reports of a revolt against him within Fianna Fáil.

The party has been thrown into disarray after suffering a humiliating defeat in the Dublin Bay South by-election on Friday. Its candidate Deirdre Conroy secured just 4.6% of the first-preference vote.