Kenny hands stern rebuke to Deasy

FINE Gael leader Enda Kenny attempted to lay down the law last night and restore order to his party after two days of damaging debate about his leadership.

In a strongly worded statement, he rebuked Waterford TD John Deasy, who had ignited the controversy on Wednesday by saying in a local radio interview that Mr Kenny should resign if Fine Gael lost this summer’s General Election.

Mr Kenny also made clear he expected no further dissent from other party members.