Independent Shane Ross defends Kenny ‘political corpse’ comment

Independent Alliance leader Shane Ross has strongly defended calling Enda Kenny a potential “political corpse”.

Independent Shane Ross defends Kenny ‘political corpse’ comment

An unrepentant Mr Ross was pressed about his comments at Leinster House yesterday, but said he was merely reflecting reality.

He made the assertions in his weekly column in the Sunday Independent and his colleagues were called on by the media to either stand by or distance themselves from the comments. The six-strong Dáil grouping strongly backed Mr Ross, saying they shared his views.

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