Govt to back Taoiseach over economic crisis

The Government will table a motion of full confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen next week after two highly critical reports gave a damning indictment of his handling of the economy while Finance Minister.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny attempted to force the Dáil to hear a motion of no confidence today but was prevented by Ceann Comhairle Seamus Kirk.