Kenny tells FG party members to brace for more ‘tough days’

FINE GAEL parliamentary party members already reeling from a disastrous presidential election have been told by Enda Kenny to expect even more tough days ahead in the run-up to the budget.

But in a surprise move, the Taoiseach also signalled that he would be making a “state of the nation” speech before the budget, which is expected to be televised.

As the Government party faced criticism on bailing out bondholders and losing two elections and a referendum, Mr Kenny instead focused on the euro crisis.