CONOR LENIHAN has confirmed he will NOT be seeking nomination to contest Fianna Fáil’s leadership election, telling RTÉ’s David Davin-Power that having contacted others within the party, too many fellow TDs had already offered their support to other candidates. Lenihan’s withdrawal means that the four currently declared candidates will likely be the only ones to contest Wednesday’s election.
FF Leadership
# ff-leadership - Friday 28 January, 2011
The week in photos
The week that was, in pictures.
Bertie and his Bowl left out in the cold by Martin and FF
Micheal Martin dismisses Bertie’s “obsession” with National Stadium as Fianna Fail says Ahern interview is “irrelevant” to the future of the party in Election 2011.
# ff-leadership - Wednesday 26 January, 2011
New FF leader Micheál Martin calls for “in-depth” election debates
Martin wants to debate Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore at the start and end of the election campaign, and says it will be the toughest campaign his party ever faced.
Micheal Martin elected Fianna Fáil leader
The Cork TD beats opposition from Éamon Ó CuÃv, Brian Lenihan and Mary Hanafin to become the eighth party leader.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
The nine stories you really need to know as you sit down with the first coffee of the day…
Fianna Fáil leadership ballot: Who supports whom?
Our full list of the Fianna Fáil TDs, and who they’ve said they’re backing in this afternoon’s FF leadership ballot.
Extra TD to vote in FF leadership ballot after Jimmy Devins rejoins party
With Devins being re-admitted to the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, the total number of TDs eligible to vote now stands at 72.
# ff-leadership - Monday 24 January, 2011
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Deadlines loom for would-be Fianna Fail leaders, for a final date for General Election 2011 – and for the person who wants to be the one to flick the ‘crush’ switch on Sean FitzPatrick’s BMW.
# ff-leadership - Sunday 23 January, 2011
Green Party to withdraw from coalition
The Greens withdraw from government – but will continue to support the Finance Bill from the Dáil’s opposition benches.
Hanafin wants to lead Fianna Fail ‘movement, not party’
Mary Hanafin says she wants to involve more women and young people – and hopes male TDs are ready for a female leader.
Brian Lenihan: I have the support of a very large number of deputies for leadership
In his lunchtime press conference, Lenihan insists that the problems in Ireland’s economy did not begin on his watch.
Poll: Who gets your vote for the FF leadership?
Martin, Lenihan, Ó CuÃv or Hanafin – if you were a Fianna Fáil TD, which would you be opting for?
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Four in the running in the FF leadership, Aer Lingus staff stay grounded, and how young Gardaà are sleeping on floors.
# ff-leadership - Saturday 22 January, 2011
Four senior FF figures declare leadership intentions
Micheal Martin, Brian Lenihan, Éamon Ó CuÃv and Mary Hanafin will all be candidates in Fianna Fáil’s leadership election.
FF election candidates demand input in leadership contest
A Fianna Fáil candidate in the general election in Clare says the party’s next Dáil crop should have a role in picking a leader.
THE GREEN PARTY has issued a brief statement in which it said its TDs and Senators had discussed Brian Cowen’s decision to resign as leader of Fianna Fail, but to remain as Taoiseach. The party will “meet tomorrow morning to consider the situation”, the statement said.
Fianna Fáil leadership: who’s next?
Paddy Power’s already got his market open – and there’s only one horse running.
Fianna Fáil votes to pick new leader on Wednesday
TDs have until Monday afternoon to decide if they want to be FF leader, and will vote to elect one on Wednesday.
Brian Cowen quits as FF leader, remains as Taoiseach
Brian Cowen resigns the leadership of Fianna Fáil but will continue to lead government – saying it’s not to do with the reshuffle.
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