FG leader says public disaffected with politics

Updated: 15:04, Sunday, 19 January 2003

The Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said the public is disaffected with Irish politics and that he wants to restore his party's credibility.

Enda Kenny  Concern over public's disaffection Enda Kenny Concern over public's disaffection

The Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said the public is disaffected with Irish politics and that he wants to restore his party's credibility.

Mr Kenny said Fine Gael was working on a radical set of proposals, which include reform of local government and accountability.

The proposals may also include a plan for a smaller Dáil.

Enda Kenny said he was preparing his party to challenge for the forthcoming local and European elections.

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