Fine Gael think-in: Party remains divided on when Taoiseach should quit

There are strong divisions among Fine Gael members as to when Enda Kenny should stand down as party leader.

Before the summer recess he came under intense pressure from a number of back-bench TDs to outline the timing of his departure and this discontent has rumbled on over the summer.

While many Fine Gael TDs and senators publicly say they will support Mr Kenny for as long as he wants to stay, there is a significant group who believe he should stand down sooner rather than later.