The Taoiseach demanded to know who the whisperers were in his own party and said the media should not just “trot out” comments without substance

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Photo: PA

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Photo: PA

Senan Molony in Luanda, Angola

Today at 14:37

The Taoiseach has rounded on domestic critics of his world travel and leadership performance as he flies home tonight from Angola, a day early.

“For God’s sake!” he exclaimed, accusing his enemies of a “cheap sort of commentary and sound bites”.