John Ellis predicts wind of change could sweep through Fianna Fáil in 2026

A former Fianna Fáil Senator and TD says the fallout come from the Presidential election campaign has severely damaged the Party Leadership. John Ellis says it's highly likely that a possible party leadership challenge could be launched before St Patrick's Day. The former Sligo Leitrim TD says the Taoiseach has burned a significant number of bridges over the years and that at present it seems there is appetite from many party members for change in the leadership structure. The Leitrim based former politician says the current Justin Minister, Jim O Callaghan is now seen as likely successor to Michael Martin.