Frustration builds among TDs as Fianna Fáil remains vague on possible presidential candidates 

Party members raised concerns about the impact the parliamentary party might have on the decision-making, saying it could simply act as a rubber-stamp for Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s preferred candidate.

Frustration is building within Fianna Fáil over the secrecy surrounding the party’s possible presidential candidate, with TDs concerned they may simply be asked to rubber-stamp a decision by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Parliamentary party members have raised concerns about the current process, with Mr Martin taking soundings before a wider deliberation with the party.