Fine Gael very united behind Enda Kenny, says Simon Coveney

A senior Fine Gael minister has insisted there is no appetite for a leadership change in the party despite its disastrous election performance.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney dismissed speculation that a deal between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil hinges on Enda Kenny being removed as leader, and he said the party must not allow itself be distracted from urgent political goals.

Mr Coveney’s comments come as Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to respond in writing today to demands from the Independent Alliance in relation to Dáil reform.