"Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to throw his full weight behind Jim Gavin as his pick for president, in the face of a backbench revolt supporting rival Billy Kelleher."
"Mr Martin is today expected to publicly show his hand and endorse the former Dublin football manager."
"He continued to contact TDs throughout yesterday."
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to publicly endorse Jim Gavin as his pick for president. Martin plans to throw his full weight behind Gavin despite a backbench revolt backing Billy Kelleher. The endorsement is anticipated today as part of efforts to resolve internal party division over the presidential nomination. Martin maintained active contact with TDs throughout yesterday to consolidate support. Jim Gavin is the former Dublin football manager, and Billy Kelleher remains a rival with visible backbench backing. The situation reflects an intra-party contest over the choice of presidential candidate.
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