Call for Perry to go public on debt deal

Embattled minister for small business John Perry faces demands to make a full statement about his finances and his secret deal with a Danish bank in restructuring €2.47m in debt.

Enda Kenny yesterday indicated that he had faith in his junior minister to continue his role in office.

But Fianna Fáil say Mr Kenny has left the door open on whether his minister should publicly explain how he has resolved his debts and whether he used his position during negotiations with bankers.