Kenny to offer Bruton new role

REVIVED Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is prepared to offer defeated rebel Richard Bruton a return to the front bench in exchange for a pledge of absolute loyalty.

Mr Kenny postponed naming his new frontbench for another week to allow him time to assess his options.

However, he said he did not have “a bitter bone in his body” and would look to appoint the most able people in the party, even if they were among the rebel faction.