Enda Kenny to address Fine Gael leadership issue ‘next week’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told his parliamentary party that he will address the issue of the Fine Gael leadership next week at a meeting in Leinster House.

The confirmation by Mr Kenny will calm nerves among some rebel TDs, who had concerns Mr Kenny may stay on for some time.

Mr Kenny had pledged previously to address the leadership question over recent months, including after St Patrick’s Day and then after an EU summit in April.