Taoiseach finally calls for Lowry to resign

THE Taoiseach finally called for Michael Lowry to resign last night — but made it clear he believed the disgraced deputy would not stand down.

After appearing out of kilter with Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore on the issue, Enda Kenny belatedly joined the clamour for the Tipperary North TD to quit the Dáil.

Asked if Lowry should go, Mr Kenny said: “In an ideal world, yes — but we don’t live in an ideal world.”