The race to replace Michéal Martin as party leader is well underway.
A midlands TD has jumped to fourth favourite to become the new Fianna Fáil leader.
Barry Cowen's odd have been cut from 12/1 to 7/1, with BoyleSports reporting some backing for the Laois Offaly deputy.
Cowen is now the fourth most likely to take over as party leader should the opportunity arise, behind Jim O'Callaghan, Michael McGrath and James Lawless.
Next Fianna Fáil Leader - Odds by BoyleSports
9/4 Jim O'Callaghan
3/1 Michael McGrath
13/2 James Lawless
7/1 Barry Cowen
8/1 Darragh O'Brien
8/1 Jack Chambers
11/1 Dara Calleary
12/1 Thomas Byrne
12/1 Norma Foley
14/1 Niall Collins
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