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Taoiseach to address Fianna Fáil parliamentary party in Cork

Fianna Fáil TDs, Senators and MEPs will discuss party policy over the next two days
Fianna Fáil TDs, Senators and MEPs will discuss party policy over the next two days

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will address his parliamentary party this morning at a meeting in Cork city, ahead of the return of the Dáil on Wednesday.

For the next two days, Fianna Fáil TDs, Senators and MEPs will consider party policy in the run-up to the new Dáil term.

Today's discussions will be focused on housing, the economy, social protection supports, disability rights and reforming immigration policy.

There will also be consideration of Ireland holding the six-month Presidency of the European Council - beginning next July.

Fianna Fáil's nominee for the presidency, former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin, is also due to attend.

On Tuesday, Mr Gavin will join the other presidential candidates on the stump at the ploughing championships in Tullamore.