Micheál Martin has suggested that a referendum on the Presidential Election process could be on its way. The Taoiseach told reporters that the Oireachtas may have to look at changing the process by which a person gets on the ballot.

As the election approached, veterans such as former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and ex-minister Mary Hanafin were knocking on the door to run for Fianna Fáil. Even Bob Geldof later said he would have “walked it” had he received the backing of Martin.

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin said his Fianna Fáil party won't direct its supporters to vote in any particular way following Jim Gavin's withdrawal.

TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has said the Oireachtas may have to look at changing the process by which a person gets on the ballot in presidential elections, which he described as “restrictive”.

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris tried to put brave faces on their parties’ sorry performances, while the parties of the united left sought to outdo each other in claiming credit

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he takes responsibility for backing Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate and his dropping out of the race is "a tough day" for the party.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he did not think Bertie Ahern could win an election and that a campaign would have been "bruising" for him.

A Garda van was set on fire and one officer left injured after a 'violent' protest broke out outside an asylum hotel in Dublin.

Members of the parliamentary party have now questioned how the review into the party’s botched Jim Gavin campaign is progressing

Micheál Martin suggested a specific second tier of child benefit payment will not feature in next month’s budget – but there will be “measures” to support low-income families.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin backpedaled on claims he would not be attending Catherine Connolly's official presidential announcement in Dublin