Is Jack Chambers the man to whip Fianna Fáil into line as leader?

One party member said: "He is definitely being talked about around the country among Fianna Fáil grassroots. He has been on the circuit in a very clever way."

Jack Chambers is now being touted as someone who could take over Fianna Fáil. Photo: Moya Nolan

Government chief whip Jack Chambers is adamant that Micheál Martin should lead Fianna Fáil into the next election, but could he be the person who prevents this from happening?

The future of the Fianna Fáil party became a talking point around Leinster House in the wake of a not-so-secretive secret meeting held by backbenchers before the Dáil recess.