'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'

Fianna Fáil representatives will vote to endorse a candidate for the presidency, with choices including Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher. The outcome will serve as a de facto referendum on Micheál Martin's leadership within the party. Delegates are participating in a formal endorsement process to select their presidential contender. Jim Gavin, the former GAA manager, is widely expected to be selected unless a major upset occurs. The selection would position Gavin to contest the race for the Áras and shape perceptions of internal party support for the leadership.

"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."

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