Compromise could avoid bloody Fine Gael family war for leadership

The one question on the minds of most people in Leinster House in the last two days has been whether Enda Kenny will walk or be pushed.

Renowned for his stamina, optimism and above all else survival skills, there has been speculation the Taoiseach may, in fact, cling on to his diminishing reign in Fine Gael and in Government.

However, many Fine Gael backbenchers agree that the logical position is that he will see the reality of ‘coded’ language being used to move him politely out of Government Buildings.