Micheal Martin's day of reckoning looms

A good result in the local and European elections will strengthen the Fianna Fáil leader's position, writes Michael Brennan.

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin is trying to convince voters that the reform of the party is real Picture: Don MacMonagle

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin is about to find out if his party has been forgiven by the electorate. A good result in the local and European elections will strengthen his leadership, after a good performance in last year's Meath East by-election and his recent strong championing of the Garda whistleblowers in the Dail.

But any signs that the recovery process is faltering could embolden potential challengers such as Michael McGrath and Dara ...