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Questions have been asked about the leadership of the Fianna Fáil party since the dismal result in Dublin Bay South.
Micheal Martin dismisses Bertie’s “obsession” with National Stadium as Fianna Fail says Ahern interview is “irrelevant” to the future of the party in Election 2011.
Martin wants to debate Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore at the start and end of the election campaign, and says it will be the toughest campaign his party ever faced.
The Cork TD beats opposition from Éamon Ó Cuív, Brian Lenihan and Mary Hanafin to become the eighth party leader.
Our full list of the Fianna Fáil TDs, and who they’ve said they’re backing in this afternoon’s FF leadership ballot.
With Devins being re-admitted to the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, the total number of TDs eligible to vote now stands at 72.
The Greens withdraw from government – but will continue to support the Finance Bill from the Dáil’s opposition benches.
Mary Hanafin says she wants to involve more women and young people – and hopes male TDs are ready for a female leader.
In his lunchtime press conference, Lenihan insists that the problems in Ireland’s economy did not begin on his watch.
Martin, Lenihan, Ó Cuív or Hanafin – if you were a Fianna Fáil TD, which would you be opting for?
Micheal Martin, Brian Lenihan, Éamon Ó Cuív and Mary Hanafin will all be candidates in Fianna Fáil’s leadership election.
A Fianna Fáil candidate in the general election in Clare says the party’s next Dáil crop should have a role in picking a leader.
Paddy Power’s already got his market open – and there’s only one horse running.
TDs have until Monday afternoon to decide if they want to be FF leader, and will vote to elect one on Wednesday.
Brian Cowen resigns the leadership of Fianna Fáil but will continue to lead government – saying it’s not to do with the reshuffle.