Elaine Loughlin: Martin must watch his back as multiple challenges await

The fact that a not-inconsiderable rump of his own party was willing to go against Martin’s instruction on the ceann comhairle vote this week shows there are still soldiers within the ranks who are willing to defect
Elaine Loughlin: Martin must watch his back as multiple challenges await

The disillusionment and lack of belief in Micheál Martin that grew into what almost amounted to a heave just over three years ago could easily be rekindled. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Micheál Martin may have returned Fianna Fáil as the largest party of the 34th Dáil, but he should know he still has to watch his back.

Politics is a perilous profession, even for a man who is now poised to re-enter the office of an Taoiseach in the new year.

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