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Two Cabinet ministers pledge support for Taoiseach
Dara Calleary and Jim O'Callaghan say Fianna Fáil needs stability as party unrest grows over the Government’s response to fuel protests.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin insisted on Thursday that his leadership is not "in any shape or form" under threat, even as internal unrest grows within Fianna Fáil following recent fuel protests.
- Three of the party's youngest TDs—James O'Connor , Albert Dolan , and Ryan O'Meara—issued a letter Wednesday expressing "deep concern" about the Government's response to fuel price protests.
- Former Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Carlow-Kilkenny TD John McGuinness joined calls for a debate on party direction, with McGuinness stating, "We need new leadership, quite frankly."
- Senior Fianna Fáil figures including Dara Calleary and Jim O'Callaghan pledged support for Martin on Thursday, with O'Callaghan stating he "backs the Taoiseach and would not support a motion of no confidence."
- Party members continue demanding improved internal communication and a meeting within two weeks to address the social contract, which TDs described as being at a "breaking point.
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Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil is facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the top.
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