Left-wing TDs oppose Kenny nomination

Ireland's strengthened left-wing bloc opposed Enda Kenny's election as Taoiseach today, denouncing the coalition's plans to inflict more austerity.

Left-wing TDs oppose Kenny nomination
Wed, 09 Mar, 2011 - 15:43

Ireland's strengthened left-wing bloc opposed Enda Kenny's election as Taoiseach today, denouncing the coalition's plans to inflict more austerity.

The United Left Alliance (ULA) and Sinn Féin also launched a blistering attack on Labour for doing a deal with Mr Kenny's Fine Gael on the first day of the new Dáil.

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