Enda Kenny

[Ciaránpg]

Would Enda resign if Fine Gael have a poor performance and don't get into government??... who would be the new leader of Fine Gael??

[adamirer]

Bruton is the obvious candidate, but no, he won't resign, the party itself won't call for it and he'll sit pretty and see how things unfold for a year or so before making a move one way or the other. No bloodletting, time to consolodate, lt the new td's bed down and reflect.

Why would he resign, any FF gov could be very unstable in this mix...

[alter ego]

As an FG opponent I would have to admit that Bruton has been the most impressive spokesman from either of the FG or Lab parties - he came under a little pressure last night on the FG tax proposals but otherwise was very assured. He may not have Kenny's 'charisma' for want of a better word but would inspire more confidence in the electorate, IMHO.

[Whatuwant2007]

if kenny resigned the FG party would turn into the british conservative party.... a new leader after every failed election.....

oh wait... :P

[The Earl of Desmond]

Kenny is going no where

[brenofg]

kenny become leader in 2002 and does the best in the Local and Euro Elections and in the by elections. he will wins this elections on fri and sat. i didnt understand why you think the party would needs a new party leader if he dont wins the elections. Wait and See on fri results

[hiker]

Kenny is going no where

He'll be welcome in the PDs. We could use him to get the party going above in Mayo.

[trickpa]

its Inda not Enda - that is a typo my friends

[QuizMaster]

Usually a gain of 10 seats would be enough to secure any party leader's job.
In his case that would bring them up to 43. But I'd say 46 or 47 would be thumbs up for him.

If FG can go through a general election and not change leaders straight after, they'll jump at the chance to do it at last.

[Blue Tide]

Doesn't it say in the fine gael constitution that whenever fine gael fails to get into government they must seek re-election. This is in order to avoid the hole knife in the back scenario which tends to create friction in parties and we have a tendancy to be in opposition anyway.