Enda Kenny ‘told tall tale’ over ATMs

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been accused of ‘telling a tall tale’ and called on to make a statement to the Dáil over his claim he was told to call in the army to protect ATMs.

Mr Kenny yesterday said he had not received a specific briefing on the issue despite telling a political conference in Madrid last week that he was advised to do so during the eurozone crisis.

Opposition TDs in recent days have questioned why Mr Kenny never made the claim when he appeared at the banking inquiry and why the matter is only being raised now.