Hard to compete with new leader on his own turf
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011Link to Original ArticleThe reinvigorated Fianna Fail leadership risks overshadowing the mammoth efforts of backbencher Michael McGrath to get elected alongside his constituency colleague Micheal Martin. Until the dramatic leadership plot of recent weeks, there were daring predictions the backbench TD could overtake his ministerial colleague in the popularity ratings and secure a single seat [...]
‘gra generation’ eager to take over Fianna Fil
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Link to Original ArticleFianna Fil TDs mostly in their thirties have ambitions to challenge senior colleagues for the party leadership, writes MARY MINIHAN SIX NAMES have emerged as prominent in Fianna Fils so-called gra generation, a group of TDs mostly still in their 30s and elected for the first time in 2007 but now aspiring [...]
Martin’s home base a deep well of support
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Link to Original ArticleMICHEAL Martin’s nickname among childhood friends is ‘Ducky’, but his constituency colleague was the one ducking and diving in Cork yesterday. Fianna Fail TD Michael McGrath was the most prominent of the Cork TDs not to say where he stood on the leadership battle. The Cork South-Central TD will be the running [...]
Martin emerges as main contender
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011HARRY MCGEE, Political Correspondent Irish Times Former minister for foreign affairs Micheál Martin is considered the overwhelming favourite among his party colleagues to become the next leader of Fianna Fáil after his decision to publicly challenge the leadership of Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Following the refusal to other potential leaders to show their hands publicly, Mr [...]
