Retaining four seats minimum aim, says Kenny

FINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny yesterday said retaining four seats in the European elections was the minimum that was acceptable to the party.

Speaking at the launch of the party's European election campaign, Mr Kenny admitted this was going to be a challenge, given the number of Irish MEPs was being cut from 15 to 13.

Mr Kenny took a swipe at rival parties particularly Fianna Fail for fielding candidates he claimed were half-hearted about serving in the European Parliament.