Martin stands by promotion of 14 rookies to frontbench
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Link to Original ArticleFIANNA FAIL leader Micheal Martin last night insisted it was “absolutely credible” to appoint 14 people who have never served in Cabinet to his new-look frontbench. Controversial former ministers such as Willie O’Dea and John McGuinness are returning to the frontline of Fianna Fail, under the new line-up of 21 spokespeople. Mr [...]
Support for Micheal Martin among Limerick TDs as he closes in on FF leadership
Monday, January 24th, 2011Limerick Leader MICHEAL Martin, is guaranteed at least two of the four Fianna Fail votes in Limerick, in his bid to become leader of the party. Junior Minister Peter Power and Willie O’Dea have come out and declared their support for the Cork TD, with Niall Collins and John Cregan yet to make up their [...]
Former minister pledges to recover Fianna Fáil core support if elected party leader
Monday, January 24th, 2011BARRY ROCHE, Southern Correspondent Irish Times MICHEÁL MARTIN: FORMER MINISTER for foreign affairs Micheál Martin has said he would hope to get Fianna Fáil support up to the mid-20s as a minimum percentage in the opinion polls if elected party leader on Wednesday. Mr Martin spent yesterday at his home in Ballinlough in Cork city [...]
Willie O’Dea tweets support for Micheal Martin
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011Petula Martyn LimerickLeader.ie FORMER minister, Willie O’Dea has confirmed he will support, Micheal Martin, in his bid to be elected leader of Fianna Fail after Taoiseach Brian Cowen announced his resignation. The Limerick TD indicated his support for Deputy Martin in a tweet. Minister of state, Peter Power has also said he will support the [...]
