Fianna Fáil TDs discussing efforts to remove Micheál Martin as party leader

Sources say it is unlikely that any move on Mr Martin’s position would take place before the publication of the review into the party’s Presidential election campaign is completed.

Mr Martin had backed Jim Gavin to be the party's nominee in the race, but was embarrassed as he withdrew earlier this month after revelations that he owed a former tenant €3,300.

A group of Fianna Fáil TDs have begun discussing an effort to oust party leader Micheál Martin

The behind the scenes talks come as the fallout from the presidential election rolls on.