Paul Hosford: Blame for Fianna Fáil presidential election shambles laid squarely at feet of Micheál Martin

There is real anger and embarrassment among Fianna Fáil TDs about the Taoiseach's handling of the selection of Jim Gavin to the point his leadership of the party is being questioned

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is congratulated by Taoiseach Micheál Martin after being named as the new president at Dublin Castle. 

Fianna Fáilers knew it was coming. Of course they did.

After weeks of internal turmoil, they knew Saturday's election result could go no other way.