Micheal Martin will 'definitely' not enter presidential race, despite support from number of TDs
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Mícheál Martin will definitely not put himself forward for the presidential election despite a clamour from Fianna Fáil TDs who believe he would 'walk it'. A source close to him insisted there will be no U-turn on his previous statements that he would not enter the race. The source emphasized that Martin remains focused on his role as Taoiseach and sees no reason to change his position. Fianna Fáil TDs continue to express confidence in Martin's electoral appeal, but Martin's stance remains unchanged and he will not seek the presidency.
Taoiseach Mícheál Martin will "definitely" not put himself forward for the presidential election, despite a clamour from Fianna Fáil TDs who believe he would "walk it".
A source close to him insisted "there will be no U-turn" on his previous statements that he would not enter the race.
"Why would he? He's the Taoiseach," they said.
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