Kenny moves to prevent McNulty election

The Taoiseach has ramped up his efforts to prevent the election of his party’s candidate to the Seanad amid fears such a result would prolong the pressure on the coalition over its handling of the issue.

As the controversy enters a second week, Enda Kenny publicly stated for the first time he will not be voting for Fine Gael candidate, John McNulty, in the secret ballot that closes this Friday.

He said he “respects” the Donegal businessman’s request not to elect him following criticism of his appointment to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art before his Seanad nomination.