Taoiseach denies taking 40 winks at jobs announcement

The Taoiseach has denied that he fell asleep during a jobs announcement in Dublin.

Enda Kenny was attending a function in Dun Laoghaire, where it was announced that 100 people would be recruited by pharmaceutical company Amgen.

When asked by reporters if it was true that he was spotted nodding off during the speeches, he said "Certainly not", and said he was merely reflecting on what was being said.