Regina Doherty backs Enda Kenny to stay in power due to Brexit

Government chief whip Regina Doherty has backed suggestions Taoiseach Enda Kenny could be set to remain in power for a number of years due to the Brexit fallout.

On Saturday, Mr Kenny said he has no plans to step down in the near future as Ireland needs “a clear head and a steady hand on the tiller” while the consequences of the UK vote are addressed.

Asked on RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland programme yesterday about whether the situation is likely to cause further friction among TDs who want a change of leadership, Regina Doherty said that she supports Mr Kenny’s view he should remain in power as Ireland is “facing the most serious challenge to the Irish economy in the last 50 years”.