Social media and manifesto missteps to be blamed for Fianna Fáil election failure

The party was due to discuss a report into its recent election results on September 1, but this has now been delayed to avoid clashing with the launch of major policy initiatives

Taoiseach Micheál Martin: Critical errors by senior party figures in organising the 2020 general election campaign contributed to Fianna Fáil’s failure, an internal report is set to conclude. File picture: Julien Behal

Failures in its manifesto and social media campaign, and critical errors by senior party figures in organising the 2020 general election campaign contributed to Fianna Fáil’s failure, an internal report is set to conclude.

The report, compiled by junior finance minister Seán Fleming, is to be the focus of a major discussion by party TDs, senators and MEPs at a special meeting.