"Division in party as senior ministers dismiss dissent against leader as 'overblown and overhyped' Moves are afoot in Fianna Fáil to quell a backbench rebellion against party leader Micheál Martin - with a number of senior ministers rallying to his defence following threats of a no-confidence motion in his leadership. Government Chief Whip Mary Butler accused a handful of TDs of attempting to "undermine" the Taoiseach following reports that 10 of them had signed a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach."
"Government Chief Whip Mary Butler accused a handful of TDs of attempting to "undermine" the Taoiseach following reports that 10 of them had signed a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach."
Senior ministers in Fianna Fáil have moved to defend Micheál Martin amid signs of a backbench rebellion against his leadership. A number of ministers publicly rallied to his defence following threats of a no-confidence motion. Government Chief Whip Mary Butler accused a small group of TDs of attempting to undermine the Taoiseach. Reports indicate that ten TDs had signed a motion of no confidence in the Taoiseach. Party efforts are under way to quell dissent, consolidate support, and head off any formal leadership challenge before it materialises.
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