Micheál Martin is facing backlash for backing Robert Troy in row as TDs question judgment

Replacement rumours now centre on Dara Calleary, James Lawless and Niamh Smyth 

Micheál Martin with former junior minister Robert Troy. Photo: Gareth Chaney

August 26 2022 02:30 AM

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces a Fianna Fáil backlash over his failure to deal more decisively with the case of embattled former junior minister Robert Troy.

Many Fianna Fáil backbenchers are dismayed at the way the matter was allowed to drag on for almost two weeks, causing serious reputational damage to the lead party of Government amid the housing and economic crises.