Kenny: Schedule stopping me from attending TV debate

Enda Kenny has said he will not be at the three-way debate on Tuesday night in TV3 because his schedule doesn't allow for it.

The Fine Gael leader is refusing to bow to pressure from the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Labour to turn up for the debate.

Last week Mr Kenny said he would not turn up for the debate because it is being chaired by Vincent Browne.

TV3 have said Mr Browne is willing to step aside and instead allow Ursula Halligan to be the moderator.

But Enda Kenny said that is not the issue now, it is down to scheduling.