"He hates being lobbied," said a Fianna Fáil minister, warning any colleagues seeking to persuade Micheál Martin of their greatness over the next four weeks before the Cabinet is picked. The dynamic within Fianna Fáil indicates that the usual push for favoritism may backfire with Martin, who prefers to maintain an assertive leadership stance, signaling potential challenges during these discussions.
The incoming taoiseach will have plenty of scope for changes. The loss of Stephen Donnelly and the demise of the Green Party means the Fianna Fáil leader will have at least two - and possibly three - cabinet places to play around with. This opens avenues for strategic appointments that can reshape party dynamics and influence future policies as Martin navigates through advisory opinions and internal pressures.
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