There was mixed reaction from local Fianna Fáil representatives when asked about Micheál Martin's role as party leader this week.
The Taoiseach's leadership had been up for debate, after three party backbenchers made a statement this week that was critical of the party's leadership.
Northern Sound polled the six Fianna Fáil councillors in Co. Cavan this week, as well as the three councillors in Co. Monaghan.
In an anonymous poll, four councillors gave their support to the Taoiseach as party leader, while four said they did not support him as party leader. There was one abstention.
Some councillors used the 'new voice needed in the dressing-room' metaphor to describe the situation, while others referenced the need for stability amid global uncertainty and the upcoming EU presidency.
Northern Sound also made contact with the party's members of the Óireachtas.
As party chairperson, Deputy Brendan Smith abstained, on the grounds that should a leadership debate be called, he has to remain impartial.
Senator Robbie Gallagher highlighted that this is a time of "great global economic uncertainty".
He said the government's focus has to be on the cost of living pressures.
In a statement to Northern Sound, he said the leadership of Fianna Fáil "is something that will be addressed by members at a more suitable time".
Minister of State Niamh Smyth believes that "stability is required" within government.
She told Northern Sound it is "not the time for a leadership battle".
