Taoiseach denies he cut short Angola trip to exert control over restless party at key Fianna Fail meeting

"Micheál Martin said he would give 'short shrift' to suggestions he rushed home and stressed importance of international ties"

"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has dismissed suggestions that he cut short his trip to Angola to exert control over his restless party, and defended the amount of time he is spending abroad."

"Mr Martin travelled to Angola from South Africa, where he had attended the G20 summit at the weekend."

Taoiseach Micheál Martin dismissed suggestions that he cut short his trip to Angola to exert control over his restless party and defended the amount of time he is spending abroad. He said he would give 'short shrift' to claims that he rushed home and stressed the importance of maintaining international ties. He travelled to Angola from South Africa after attending the G20 summit at the weekend. The Angola visit was presented as part of ongoing diplomatic and international commitments rather than a response to domestic party management. International engagement was framed as a priority alongside internal political responsibilities.

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