"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been delivered a shot across the bow from Fianna Fáil backbenchers 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"
"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."
Taoiseach Micheál Martin faced internal pushback from Fianna Fáil backbenchers after the party's presidential nomination vote was tighter than expected. Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin was chosen as Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate, narrowly defeating Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot. Gavin secured the nomination with the backing of a majority of party TDs, senators and MEPs. Kelleher pledged to support Jim Gavin despite losing the ballot. The close vote reveals factional tension within Fianna Fáil and suggests limits to unified leadership control. The outcome will shape the party's public image and campaign cohesion ahead of the presidential election. Backbench dissent could influence future internal selections and leadership decisions.
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