Speculation Over Micheál Martin's Leadership Challenge Subsides
Reports and speculation regarding a potential leadership challenge or 'heave' against Micheál Martin have largely subsided. Commentators suggest such moves lack credibility or have been prematurely dismissed, indicating his position is secure for now.
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Why did mooted move against Martin end before it began?
Not for the first time, recent days have seen Fianna Fáil engulfed in rumours of their own making that a heave against their leader, now 15 years in his role, is imminent.
Read full article →Fionnán Sheahan: Micheál Martin given ‘12 months’ in job as exit deadline moved forward
Public sentiment is pretty fatalistic. “It’s worse than during the crash. People are raging. I was around two towns last weekend and it was brutal, I’m telling you,” a Fianna Fáil veteran from a rural constituency says.
Read full article →At this rate, no-one will believe there's a heave against Martin unless he quits live on TV
A heave with no heat was attempted this week. It was tepid, at best.
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