'Anything north of 25 votes for Billy is catastrophic' - Fianna Fail vote on Aras pick 'being treated as a referendum on Micheal Martin's leadership'

"FF representatives choosing between Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher"

"Micheál Martin faces a "referendum" on his leadership as Fianna Fáil representatives take part in a vote on who to endorse as their presidential candidate."

"Barring a major upset, the former GAA manager Jim Gavin is expected to be chosen to contest the race for the Áras."

Micheál Martin faces a 'referendum' on his leadership as Fianna Fáil representatives prepare to vote on which candidate to endorse for the presidency. Representatives must choose between former GAA manager Jim Gavin and party colleague Billy Kelleher. Barring a major upset, Jim Gavin is expected to be chosen to contest the race for the Áras. The internal vote will function as a barometer of party sentiment and could carry implications for leadership standing within Fianna Fáil. The endorsement decision will determine the party's official nominee for the impending presidential contest.

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