Enda Kenny set to defer taoiseach vote amid TDs’ fury

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny looks set to defer the vote for taoiseach in the Dáil which was due to take place next Wednesday, it has emerged.

A deeply frustrating day of talks yesterday ended with Independent TDs “furious” at Mr Kenny’s refusal to speak to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin until their talks conclude.

In a bid to quell mounting pressure by members of the Independents, Mr Kenny finally told them he would speak to Fianna Fáil, but last night said that would only happen once he had an agreement from the Independents.