Poll: Is Enda Kenny right to refuse to take part in a debate with Vincent Browne?

The Taoiseach has repeatedly said he will not appear on any Vincent Browne programme since the presenter made controversial remarks about the FG leader in 2010. Is Enda right?

TAOISEACH ENDA KENNY has once again ruled out taking part in a TV debate on the Fiscal Compact referendum because the programme was due to be presented by Vincent Browne.

Enda Kenny has not appeared on any programme hosted by Browne since the presenter’s controversial remarks in September 2010, when the TV3 presenter said Kenny should go into a dark room with a gun and a bottle of whiskey. Browne later apologised for the remarks.

Vincent Browne has now offered to stand aside for another presenter, saying he hopes it would enable the debate to take place. The Taoiseach has said the offer is ‘under consideration’.

What do you think: Is Enda Kenny right to refuse to take part in debates presented by Vincent Browne?

Poll Results:

No (1506)

Yes (758)

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