Creighton’s denials dubbed ‘amusing’ by Fine Gael's Flanagan

Claims by rebel TD Lucinda Creighton that she does not intend to use a one-day conference by her Reform Alliance grouping as the springboard for a new party have been ridiculed by Fine Gael top brass.

Fine Gael chair Charlie Flanagan said he found the Dublin South East TD’s denials “amusing” as plans emerged for the 500-seater event at the RDS later this month.

Ms Creighton — who was expelled from the Fine Gael parliamentary party after voting against X Case legislation — has invited Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the event — but doubts he will show up.