The review into Fianna Fáil’s disastrous presidential election is expected to be discussed by the party’s TDs and Senators during a special meeting next week.
Earlier this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed publicly that the document will be ready before Christmas.
It is understood Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan asked Mr Martin about the review at a private meeting of the parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday.
According to party sources, Mr Martin confirmed the review will go before the party next week. The sources said he indicated there would be a dedicated meeting to discuss it, but he did not specify a day.
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The review was initially scheduled to be completed by November 12th, but the date of its completion has slipped since.
Interviews with the central figures involved in the campaign, including Mr Martin, were not completed until mid-November.
Last week’s parliamentary party meeting was told the report was being reviewed by lawyers for the party and by those representing Jim Gavin, who dramatically halted his election campaign in early October.
The review is chaired by senior barrister Ciarán O’Loughlin. Its panel includes TDs Tom Brabazon and Eamon Scanlon and Senator Margaret Murphy O’Mahony.
Mr Gavin withdrew from the race for the Áras after it emerged he owed a former tenant €3,300 in overpaid rent. Mr Gavin subsequently paid the tenant back.
His name remained on the ballot paper and the Fianna Fáil candidate received 7.2 per cent of the vote on polling day, notwithstanding the fact he had withdrawn.
Mr Gavin was Mr Martin’s preferred candidate since his name was first mentioned in late August.
A number of Fianna Fáil TDs and senators have been critical of the judgment of the Taoiseach, and those closest to him in the party’s leadership structure, in choosing Mr Gavin, who had no experience in political campaigns.
