Fianna Fáil Crisis: Micheál Martin Under Pressure
The decision by Jim Gavin to suspend his presidential campaign has sparked anger and soul-searching within Fianna Fáil, putting pressure on Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
A recent controversy involving a tenant claiming Gavin tried to recover €3,300 in overpaid rent 16 years ago led to his withdrawal from the race.
“Clearly we need to have a new procedure for deciding when we run a candidate for president and who that candidate is to be,”
Martin appeared nervous addressing the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting, telling colleagues he was "deeply sorry".
Author's summary: Micheál Martin faces pressure after Jim Gavin's withdrawal.