Fine Gael think-in: Enda Kenny fails to express confidence in John Halligan

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has failed to express confidence in junior minister John Halligan, as the Fine Gael Government contemplates replacing him.

But as he prepared to attend Fine Gael’s pre-Dáil think-in in Newbridge, Kildare, Mr Kenny warned the Government could not be held to ransom on a weekly basis.

Mr Halligan’s comments come as speculation on whether he will resign over a refusal to fund a second specialist cardiac lab for the South East continues.