Kenny ‘lacks courage to engage in Seanad debate’

Enda Kenny faces growing pressure to take part in a head-to-head debate over the future of the Seanad after he was accused of lacking courage.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin dismissed the Taoiseach’s claim that the future of the Seanad and the Oct 4 referendum on its abolition could be debated properly in the Dáil. He said the Taoiseach was “ducking and diving” to avoid a proper debate.

Mr Martin said he was disappointed that Mr Kenny would not take part in a head-to-head debate on TV or radio.