Micheál Martin's leadership 'safe as houses' for the time being, say Fianna Fáil TDs

Several TDs did say they believed Mr Martin could be challenged for his leadership at the end of Ireland’s EU presidency next year

Multiple TDs said while the disastrous presidential campaign had heavily damaged Taoiseach Micheál Martin, they did not foresee an immediate challenge to his leadership.

Embattled Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is "safe as houses" for now, but his leadership will suffer "death by 1,000 cuts" following a report into the Jim Gavin presidential fiasco, party insiders have predicted.

The report found Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with the former Dublin football manager and told him he could not recommend Fianna Fáil continue to back him due to the revelations over €3,300 owed to a former tenant.