​Billy Kelleher vows to keep fighting for the party’s nomination

Jim Gavin, former Dublin GAA football manager, has the backing of Micheál Martin. Photo: PA

Jim Gavin, former Dublin GAA football manager, has the backing of Micheál Martin. Photo: PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to put the squeeze on Fianna Fáil backbenchers who have not said who they will back for the presidential nomination.

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has vowed to fight on as the underdog for the party’s nod, while leadership favourite Jim Gavin has been kept away from media engagements.