Micheal Martin receives shot across bows from backbenchers after tight vote on presidential nomination

"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."

Billy Kelleher vows to back Jim Gavin after losing a 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. The secret ballot outcome exposed unexpectedly close support levels within Fianna Fáil and signalled internal pressure on party leadership. Despite the narrow margin, Jim Gavin secured the nomination with broad parliamentary backing.

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