Fianna Fáil dissent remains largely private as UK Labour openly turns on Keir Starmer

Private frustration within Fianna Fáil has yet to translate into any organised public challenge to Micheál Martin’s leadership

Fianna Fáil discontent remains largely private as Micheál Martin maintains firm control of the party. Picture: Larry Cummins

Fianna Fáil is no stranger to internal political wrangling.

The party has endured plenty of heaves and attempted heaves in its 100-year history, from moves by ministers to remove Charlie Haughey over the phone-tapping scandal to Micheál Martin’s challenge to Brian Cowen in 2011.