"Starter pistol has been fired in succession race as 'stalking horse' candidacy face-off evokes echoes of Thatcher's last days in power"
"This result is more than a blow to Micheál Martin's prestige and Jim Gavin's chances."
"It marks the beginning of the end of the Taoiseach's tenure at the top of Fianna Fáil - no matter how long his toppling might eventually take."
A succession race has begun after a 'stalking horse' candidacy provoked a face-off that evokes Margaret Thatcher's final days in power. The challenge has substantially damaged Micheál Martin's prestige and materially reduced Jim Gavin's chances of succeeding. The episode constitutes the opening phase of a process that will probably conclude with Micheál Martin's removal as Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil, though the timing remains uncertain. Internal party dynamics, reputational harm and mounting opposition have created a political momentum that shifts leadership prospects and makes Martin's long-term hold on power increasingly untenable.
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