Taoiseach believes rift with Fianna Fáil backbenchers has 'settled'

Last summer, reports surfaced of a list of TDs and senators willing to back a heave against Micheál Martin - but no such move was ever made

(Left to right) Marc McSharry and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Mr Martin said that he would not be making any overtures to lure Mr McSharry back to Fianna Fáil. File photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Taoiseach says that he believes disquiet amongst Fianna Fáil backbenchers has "settled".

Micheál Martin's tenure as Taoiseach has been plagued with noises from within his own party about his future. Last summer, reports surfaced that a list of TDs and Senators willing to back a heave against him, but no move was ever made.