Independents call for easy transition for Fine Gael leadership

Independent ministers have warned that the Fine Gael leadership should not interfere with Government and have called for a seamless transition.

Sean Canney, minister of state at the OPW, has said that politicians from both inside and outside Fine Gael must now be “mindful of what they say and do” as there is an overall fear that one wrong move could destabilise Government.

However, his fellow Independent Alliance member John Halligan has said “it would not be a good idea” for Mr Kenny to step down immediately.