Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin

Taoiseach’s leadership comes under further pressure as Fianna Fáil TDs and senators demand to know when the party first heard about Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant

Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD with Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin speaking to the media at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly in September. File picture: Dan Linehan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil is under further pressure as politicians warn that the party’s presidential election review could be “fatal” and “resignation territory”.

TDs and senators have demanded the review clearly state when senior leadership first heard of any potential issue between Jim Gavin and a tenant.