Taoiseach Rules Out Chance Of Leadership Coup, Following By-Election Result.

Saturday, 10 July 2021 11:43

It follows remarks by party colleague Jim O'Callaghan

The Taoiseach's ruled out any chance of a leadership coup after the party's poor showing in the Dublin Bay South by-election.

It follows remarks by party colleague Jim O'Callaghan who said... 'he'd have to think about it' ...when asked about the leadership.

Micheál Martin said he was 'absolutely' confident of his position and insisted there were no leadership issues.

'Tough questions' for Taoiseach and Tánaiste after byelection result https://t.co/TjCV7EIGQC
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