Kenny tells councillors not to back Dana

DANA Rosemary Scallon’s presidential bid hit the rocks again last night as Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny told party members in Longford not to back her.

The directive is likely to cause a row within Fine Gael in Longford as several councillors had intended supporting her.

Meanwhile, Dana will today begin canvassing Oireachtas members in a final push to secure a presidential nomination.

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