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Martin Faces Key Fianna Fáil Meeting After Gavin's Exit From Presidential Race

He is phoning colleagues to firm up support following reports the party had prior warnings about issues tied to a tenant.

Overview

  • The political fallout from Jim Gavin’s withdrawal leads Tuesday’s Irish front pages, with focus on Micheál Martin’s leadership test at a party meeting set for Wednesday.
  • The Irish Examiner reports talk of a possible revolt from Fianna Fáil TDs, describing a 'scent of blood' after the campaign collapse.
  • Martin has accepted responsibility for backing Gavin but says his leadership is not at risk and that he plans to lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election.
  • The Irish Independent reports the party was told of questions concerning Gavin and a tenant before his selection as presidential nominee.
  • The Herald highlights separate court news, confirming a 10-year prison sentence for a man who fired shots into a Dublin home where a child was present.