Party leader no longer a ‘credible alternative’

REBEL Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton has opened fire on his party leader Enda Kenny and launched an outright campaign to replace him.

An hour after he was sacked as finance spokesman and deputy leader, Mr Bruton said his party leader was no longer a credible alternative to Taoiseach Brian Cowen.

He said Mr Kenny had been found wanting on economic issues and his leadership had faltered at crucial times. He said he felt Mr Kenny had lost the confidence of the people.