Enda Kenny to step down within months

Taoiseach Enda Kenny could be gone from his post within months, it has emerged.

Mr Kenny will not lead Fine Gael into the next election and there is an increasing realisation that his tenure has been significantly shortened given his party’s general election result.

Plans are afoot to ensure Mr Kenny steps down in a dignified manner which avoids the internal bitterness of a heave, as exhibited in 2010.