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How did Fianna Fáil fare in the 2011 general election under Micheál Martin's leadership?

  • Worst result in its 85-year history

  • Best result in its history

  • Average performance

  • Did not participate

Answer

In the 2011 general election, Fianna Fáil suffered its worst result in its 85-year history. The party lost over 20 seats, and its share of the vote fell from 37% to 17%. This was a major blow for the party, which had been in power for 14 years. The result was widely seen as a punishment for the party's role in the financial crisis.
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