Enda Kenny to speak soon on takeover

Speculation on the future leadership of Fine Gael has resurfaced after Enda Kenny said he would speak to his party “soon” on the matter.

The Taoiseach attended an EU leaders weekend summit in Brussels where he secured backing for a special clause allowing the North rejoin the EU in the event of reunification. European leaders also agreed ground rules for the Brexit talks, which will see issues around Britain’s withdrawal prioritised before trade and a future relationship with London.

Mr Kenny last month pledged there would be an “orderly transition” to succeed him. He told TDs and senators he would stay in office to see the beginning of the Brexit negotiations.