Micheál Martin rules out European president role

Tánaiste says his 'ambition and commitment is to lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin with Laura González Hernández, minister for economic development, Mexico.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has ruled out any aspirations to take over as European Council president, following the surprise resignation of Charles Michel earlier this week.

Speaking to reporters in Mexico City, Mr Martin said that he did not see himself becoming a potential nominee for the top European job.