Kildare South TD calls for 'plan in place' regarding Taoiseach with pressure on Enda Kenny to step down

Fine Gael TDs are calling  for Enda Kenny to give his timeline for stepping down as Taoiseach as early as the summer recess.

Housing Minister Simon Coveney yesterday said a process of succession must begin “in the not too distant future”.

The other main challenger for the leadership, Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar, confirmed he would “love to lead the party”.

Party chairman and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon said he would like to know if there is a “plan in place” on leadership succession.