Varadkar resignation: 'Strong argument' that Micheál Martin 'should take over as Taoiseach'

Fianna Fáil members have called on Tánaiste Micheál Martin to say he should reassume the role of Taoiseach

Tánaiste Micheál Martin with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. File picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Fianna Fáil members have called on Tánaiste Micheál Martin to say that he should reassume the role of Taoiseach following Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation.

It is understood that some members of the party have already raised this with Mr Martin, following the news that Mr Varadkar would stand aside as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach.