"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been delivered a shot across the bow from Fianna Fáil backbenchers after the vote on the party's presidential nomination was tighter than expected."
"Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin was selected to be the candidate, with the backing of a majority of TDs, senators and MEPs."
"Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin beat Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher to be selected as presidential candidate"
"Billy Kelleher vows to back Jim Gavin after losing secret ballot"
Micheál Martin faced visible dissent from Fianna Fáil backbenchers when the party's presidential nomination vote proved unexpectedly close. Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin won the nomination in a secret ballot, defeating Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher. Gavin received support from a majority of the party's TDs, senators and MEPs. Despite his loss, Billy Kelleher pledged to support Jim Gavin. The narrow margin highlighted tensions within the party and signalled that some backbenchers are willing to challenge leadership preferences.
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