Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addressed critics within his party at a parliamentary meeting yesterday.
A divide is growing between Fine Gael Ministers and backbenchers according to senior members from within the party.
The Irish Independent reports former Justice Minister and Laois Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan told a parliamentary party meeting there was a developing "disconnect".
The Taoiseach voiced his disappointment with internal criticism of his performance leading the party.
The Fine Gael leader wants his colleagues to come to him before going to the media.
Deputy Political Editor with the paper, Hugh O'Connell, says Leo Varadkar is under pressure:
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