Kenny to meet with Limerick mayor

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is to meet with the Mayor of Limerick later today to discuss controversial comments he made last week.

Councillor Kevin Kiely called for the deportation of all EU nationals who fail to secure work in this country.

He has since apologised and withdrawn the comments.

Speaking in Limerick today Mr Kenny said he will be discussing the matter with Mayor Kiely.

" I will be meeting the mayor and obviously we have other things to discuss in terms of FG's approach to the future development and progress of Limerick city and region," Mr Kenny said.

"Obviously he has apologised and I accept that. I think the mayor is focused on his duties as mayor and he is doing a good job as mayor.

"He has been strong enough and big enough to withdraw his comments and there the matter ends"