Taoiseach supports Cardiff as Irish MEPs voice concern

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has supported the nomination of Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors despite growing unease over the move from within its own ranks.

At a book launch last night, he said Mr Cardiff was “technically very well qualified” for the post.

Earlier, Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin dismissed suggestions the nomination was a convenient way of removing Mr Cardiff from the position of secretary general of the Department of Finance following his association with the previous administration. “It isn’t a matter that he’s no longer suitable for Finance. People move into different appointments as we select people who are suitable for it.”