Kenny not running scared on treaty: Rabbitte

A senior Government minister has defended Enda Kenny’s refusal to participate in referendum debates, insisting the Taoiseach was not running scared.

Quizzed as to what Mr Kenny was afraid of, Pat Rabbitte, communications minister, said: “I don’t think he’s afraid of anything.”

Mr Kenny has not participated in any of the televised debates on the fiscal treaty, despite claiming it is the “most important referendum for many years”.