Kenny plans all-out campaign in ‘make-or-break’ local elections

FINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny has accepted that next year’s local election will be a ‘make-or-break’ moment for the fortunes of the party.

Mr Kenny said yesterday that the party would mount an all-out General Election-style campaign.

The party has allocated a "substantial budget" to the high-profile effort in an attempt to regain lost ground after last year's dismal election showing. The party leader didn't rule out that it may cost up to €1 million.