Martin is prepared to vote for Varadkar as Taoiseach if criminal probe is not completed

NCBI is investigating the Tánaiste's sharing of the IMO pay deal with a member of a rival group, the NAGP

Micheál Martin told the 'Irish Examiner' he will honour the Coalition agreement by supporting Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to succeed him in the office of Taoiseach. Picture: Julien Behal

Micheál Martin says has he no difficulty in voting for Leo Varadkar to return as Taoiseach even if the Tánaiste is still under criminal investigation when the time comes in December.

The National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) is currently investigating after a complaint was made in November 2020 into the sharing of a GP contract negotiated with the Irish Medical Organisation.