Taoiseach Enda Kenny defends support of Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has rejected criticism of his defence of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at this week’s EU summit meeting.

Mr Kenny has been attacked at home, and in the UK, for interfering in internal British politics, by speaking up for Ms Sturgeon at the Council meeting in Brussels.

Mr Kenny’s actions led to stinging criticism from David Cameron’s Conservative Party, while UKIP accused him of acting as Ms Sturgeon’s “gofer”.