'I want a competition, not a coronation': Anger within Fianna Fáil over election process

Cork MEP Billy Kelleher has received sufficient nominations to get on the internal ballot, despite receiving less public endorsements than former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin

There is growing anger within the party over Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s handling of the presidential election process. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The internal process to select a Fianna Fáil presidential candidate is ongoing, with the battle between former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin and Cork MEP Billy Kelleher mostly unchanged.

Mr Gavin has received the support of 24 of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, with the most recent endorsement coming from junior minister Thomas Byrne.