Overview
- The Taoiseach said the party’s post‑election review is progressing and rejected suggestions of a holdup.
- Review member Tom Brabazon told TDs and senators it may not be finished until December, indicating work is still ongoing.
- Martin said the team has been interviewing participants and described commentary about the process as overblown.
- He expressed regret over how the campaign was run and denied pressuring Fianna Fáil TDs to back Jim Gavin.
- Leadership questions persist as some backbenchers broaden criticism to policy delivery, while Jim O’Callaghan is discussed as a possible successor and Gavin, who withdrew after poor polling and a repaid debt controversy, made a brief public appearance stressing resilience.