The Fianna Fáil Leader has said that it is time that Enda Kenny came out from behind the protection of set piece events and faced him in a proper debate.

Deputy Micheál Martin was speaking following the Taoiseach's Ard Fheis speech where he made a series of claims about the Fianna Fáil party and a series of reports that Enda Kenny's strategy is to intensify his attacks.

He says Mr Kenny has been marked by his continued refusal to engage in open, honest debate on any of these issues.