Micheál Martin names Jack Chambers as Fianna Fáil's new deputy leader

'Jack will be a critical part of our broader efforts to increase our seats, the Tánaiste said.

Micheál Martin named Jack Chambers as new deputy leader of Fianna Fáil on Wednesday evening.

Jack Chambers has been appointed as deputy leader of Fianna Fáil after the role has been vacant for almost four years.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin shared the news in an impromptu announcement outside Leinster House on Wednesday.