Enda Kenny ‘only option left for leader’ after Fianna Fáil concedes defeat

Another vote for taoiseach will not be called until Enda Kenny is assured of winning, it has emerged.

Following Mr Kenny’s third defeat in the Dáil yesterday, a Fine Gael minority government is the sole option left on the table after Fianna Fáil conceded that it cannot form an administration.

Fine Gael sources last night signalled that an expected vote on Wednesday could be deferred should sufficient progress be made.