MM to lead FF into opposition

Martin replaces Cowan
as Fianna Fail party leader

MICHAEL Martin seccured his election as eight leader of Fianna Fail yesterday.

With less than five weeks to go until polling day, there is little prospect that his party will form a fourth successive coalition government.

Most likely the only 'bounce' from Martin's election will be a hop, skip and a jump across the floor of the Dail to the opposition benches.