History books will treat Enda Kenny more fairly than the current commentary

Without doubt he damaged the party further by staying on too long in an act of self indulgence, writes Alison O’Connor

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan remembers vividly his shock upon walking into the dining room of the rural Co Mayo hotel.

He and his wife had taken a weekend trip to Sligo with some friends visiting from Scotland. It was a well timed break, just days after the disastrous 2010 heave against Enda Kenny. It was disastrous for Flanagan because he had gone against the party leader, despite being personally canvassed not to do so.