Coppinger trying to lead a mob, says Kenny

Enda Kenny accused anti-water charge Socialist TD Ruth Coppinger of attempting to “lead a mob” as he refused to call for the release of protesters from jail.

The Taoiseach made the accusation during a Dáil debate about the jailing of four of the five water-charge protesters, who breached court injunctions.

Mr Kenny said he recognised the authority of the courts. He accused Deputy Coppinger of “inviting” people to break the law.