Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers was questioned about whether or not he believed it was a mistake to be appointed as the director of elections for Fianna Fáil, while he was preparing Budget 2026

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Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers has said he never considered resigning as deputy leader of Fianna Fáil over the party’s disastrous presidential election campaign.

Mr Chambers said the party’s review of the election outlines that there was no “basis or reason” for him to step down from his role as deputy leader.