This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

Former Galway West Fianna Fail TD Eamon O’ Cuiv is hitting back at suggestions by the Taoiseach no one from the Parliamentary Party had put forward their name to run for the Presidency in the summer.

Micheal Martin is facing criticism after Jim Gavin withdrew from the race over a rental dispute 16 years ago.

There has also been criticism of the selection process.

Former Minister Eamon O’Cuiv says it’s not the case there were no other individuals interested in representing the party: