Fine Gael report blames no individual over vote

An internal report into why Fine Gael lost the election does not name anyone and does not vilify any individual, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s poor media performances, his mis-timing in calling the election, Fine Gael’s ill-judged election message on the economy, and an over-reliance on spin are among the factors that contributed to the party “losing the General Election”, two separate reports are to suggest.

The Irish Examiner has learnt that more than 400 interviews were carried out with TDs, senators, councillors, advisers, regional organisers, head office staff, and other interested parties in a bid to figure out why the party lost 26 seats.