FF rebels ‘trying to save their own skins’

FIANNA FÁIL went to war with itself last night as a minister accused rebels calling for the Taoiseach’s resignation of trying to save their own skins at the looming election.

Junior health minister John Moloney moved to shore-up the Taoiseach’s weakening position as a veteran FF deputy called on Brian Cowen to quit and the party was hit by another senior figure saying they would not contest the election.

Cork East TD Ned O’Keeffe re-ignited the leadership issue by demanding the beleaguered Taoiseach stand down for the sake of the party and the country.