Enda Kenny’s contrition comes too late

The Taoiseach’s apology doesn’t mean an end to the McNulty controversy, says Political Editor Mary Regan.

AND so the Taoiseach has been forced into the point of belated contrition in an effort to contain a controversy that escalated well beyond his control.

After two attempts to defend his handling of his nomination for the Seanad by-election, Enda Kenny last night put his hands up and admitted he got it wrong. “I wouldn’t say it was my finest hour and I take full responsibility for this having evolved to what people might imagine it is,” he said.