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Martin holds 'good discussion' with three TDs as leadership comes under renewed pressure
It comes after tumultous week for the government, which survived a vote of no confidence on Tuesday.
Martin met with the party's three youngest TDs after they raised concerns about Fianna Fáil's direction yesterday.
Three other Oireachtas members - former Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl amongst them - have sought a fresh meeting of the parliamentary party.
TD Malcolm Byrne said this morning that the party needed to focus on making a difference to people's lives but that he wouldn't be backing any heave.
GAA confirm potential 2027 hurling league final switch to coincide with Ryder Cup in Adare
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
Cairn Homes lodge plans for 715 units in Finglas, including apartment block reaching nine storeys
Good weather on the way but don't put your raincoat away just yet
Maria Walsh: Hungary's election result shows the centre can still hold in Europe
Maria Walsh
Former OPW worker sent sexualised messages to undercover PSNI officer posing as 13-year-old girl
Taoiseach to meet with German Chancellor Merz during flying visit to Berlin
Searches for electric vehicles on DoneDeal Cars more than double since Iran war
The fuel protests have intensified power struggles in Ireland's farming lobby
Nitrates, Mercosur, Bord Bia: farmers have been trying, and often succeeding, at getting wins where they can.
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Man's body removed from Wexford home may have been there for some time
Son of hotelier Noel O'Callaghan 'regrets' saying he wanted to 'shoot' him over business dispute
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Gardaí investigating death threats made against Taoiseach and other politicians during protests
Woman (60s) dies following two-car collision in Louth
Opinion: With a 'looksmaxxing' influencer rushed to hospital, is the war on ageing getting ugly?
Dr Catherine Conlon
Anger as two potbellied pigs euthanised by NI officials were left in Armagh woodland
Love/Hate actor jailed for four years for robbing shop armed with broken pint glass
'They don't need to agree on everything': Trump's EU envoy plays down spat with Pope Leo
'Cash upfront is an issue' for homeowners who want to retrofit, SEAI chair admits
Man charged with assaulting his father, who was found dead at his home in Waterford
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn to meet with Croke Park to 'advance talks' on Katie Taylor fight
Nonagenarian activist Lelia Doolan completes 220km protest walk for Irish neutrality at Leinster House
The 91-year-old walked through counties Limerick, Tipperary, Laois and Kildare before arriving at Leinster House today.
Conor McGregor settles legal action taken by ex-sparring partner over multi-million euro whiskey sale
Government announces 45 new special classes for coming school year
Freddie Thompson to go on trial for making threats to kill in Portlaoise Prison
Taoiseach says McDonald and Cairns lack 'courage' and Bacik was 'afraid' to go into Government
The postmortem over last week’s fuel protests continued today in the Dáil.
Irish Rail increasing security after passenger reports include man 'smoking crack' at Sandycove
There's some proper Star Trek lore attached to a new Connemara-filmed RTÉ crime drama
Rare Greenland shark that washed up in Sligo could be 150 years old
Danny Healy-Rae says he had no 'influence' on his brother Michael's resignation from Government
‘I didn’t influence him one way or the other,’ said Danny Healy-Rae. ‘Whatever discussions that were had behind closed doors I’m leaving in there.’
Digital bank Monzo has launched in Ireland – will you use it?
Appeal to trace relatives of 81-year-old woman who died alone
Who will survive Munster? And six forwards who can define the Championship
'I'll never do it again': Jim Gavin gives first interview since disastrous Áras campaign
124 people who were homeless died in just one year in Ireland
Gary Gannon: This government is out of touch, out of answers and out of time
Gary Gannon