Taoiseach’s ‘breathtaking arrogance’ sparks outrage

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been accused of breath- taking arrogance over plans to remain in power into the 2020s.

Revelations in the Irish Examiner by Government chief whip Paul Kehoe that Mr Kenny intends to fight the 2021 general election if he wins the looming Dáil poll sparked outrage across the opposition.

Fine Gael also moved to try and limit the damage from the comments, as ministers insisted such a long stint in power would be decided by the electorate.