Second election looming as Micheál Martin spurns Enda Kenny in ‘national interest’

Fine Gael leader blasts civil war rival for rejecting offer of coalition, writes Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe

A LOT can happen in politics in a week, it is said. What about just 24 hours?

Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny played his ace card this week, offering his political opponent, Micheál Martin, the tantalising but difficult proposition of going into a partnership government together. Less than 24 hours later, the Fianna Fáil leader shot down the shock offer.