Micheál Martin warns off Fianna Fáil leadership challengers ahead of 'lost cause' by-elections (independent.ie)

• Fianna Fáil views by-elections as lost causes
• Fine Gael competitive in Galway West, Sinn Féin leads in Dublin Central
• Martin warns off internal leadership challenges

"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned potential Fianna Fáil leadership challengers that the upcoming by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central are likely lost causes for the party. Fine Gael is competitive in Galway West, while Sinn Féin leads in Dublin Central. Martin's statement aims to head off internal challenges amid expected poor results."