TDs poised to criticise Kenny’s next error

Backbench TDs pressing for Enda Kenny to step aside are poised and prepared to criticise him again if the Fine Gael leader makes any more serious errors.

Disgruntled TDs, keen for a leadership change, have dismissed the Taoiseach’s attempt to break bread and have coffee with his detractors as a charade and a fickle show of affection.

A heated row broke out at Fine Gael’s midweek parliamentary party meeting over Mr Kenny’s recent reappointment of James Reilly as deputy leader.