Kenny set for talks with Cowen

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has told an audience in New York that he will meet the Taoiseach in the coming days to discuss Ireland's global reputation.

Deputy Kenny told those gathered at the Irish Chamber of Commerce's "Celtic Ball" that this meeting will be separate to discussions on the four-year budgetary plan.

He said he was "very concerned" about the continuing negative portrayal of Ireland in some sections of the international press.