Kenny apologises and pledges to raise game

ENDA KENNY has delivered an extraordinary apology to his own TDs and senators following a spate of botched media appearances amid fresh speculation about his future as party leader.

Mr Kenny used a gathering of Fine Gael Oireachtas members to acknowledge poor TV and radio performances and pledge to raise his game in future.

The move followed a misjudged appearance on the Late Late Show and an interview on Newstalk in which he was ill-briefed on water charging.