Doubts over former rebels as Kenny honeymoon ends

FINE Gael leader Enda Kenny’s recent honeymoon period, free of questions about his leadership, has come to an end.

And doubt is being raised about the willingness of former opponents to rally behind him in advance of a general election.

Mr Kenny has been at pains to convince the public the wounds caused by Richard Bruton’s attempt to overthrow him have been healed. But yesterday the big winner from the post-coup reshuffle, Finance Spokesman Michael Noonan, was forced to explain why a recent party fundraiser and a senators’ event were not supported by the most prominent rebels.