Fianna Fail bid to seize power from Fine Gael

Micheal Martin has launched a bid to triumph over Fine Gael in the vote for Taoiseach next week.

It is understood Martin is moving to get more support thanEnda Kenny in the ballot next Thursday.

Senior Fianna Fáil sources have told the Irish Times that Martin wants to build broad support to return to government and is trying to get the backing of smaller parties and as many Independent TDs as possible.

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