Kenny’s TDs talk of new party leader

A SMALL group of Fine Gael deputies have discussed an alternative leader to Enda Kenny, according to one of its front bench spokespersons.

There was no obvious plan for a heave against Mr Kenny but a number of senior party figures expressed concern following poll results that showed his popularity has dropped to 24% while his party’s support at 28% has made no gains since the last general election.

After being overtaken by Labour in yesterday’s opinion poll, Fine Gael put on a united front despite the deputy leader, Richard Bruton, telling TV3 that he thinks about leading the party.