Taoiseach Micheál Martin has shrugged off a possible heave within Fianna Fáil and said he is “very clear” about his position.
It comes as a group of 29 TDs and Senators met without Government Ministers and without the knowledge of Mr Martin to discuss the future of the party due to fears the electorate is unaware of the party’s identity.
Mr Martin said: “I think my focus has to be on the key issues facing the Irish people and I remain very focused.