Enda Kenny has confirmed that Ireland would be expected to contribute over and above the €350 million already paid towards Greece if Athens were to enter a new international bailout programme.

Enda Kenny accused anti-water charge Socialist TD Ruth Coppinger of attempting to “lead a mob” as he refused to call for the release of protesters from jail.

Enda Kenny has ruled out any possibility of a second referendum on the EU fiscal compact treaty no matter which way the people vote.