Upon hearing of George Lee's resignation from Fine Gael and the Dáil I knew that the story would have the most serious consequences for Enda Kenny. It's a disaster for him and I think it'll culminate in him being replaced as leader of the party.
Both he and Lee come across poorly from it. George for his failure to realise the patience and persuasiveness needed for political success and Enda for his clear lack of communication with and management of a disillusioned Lee. Whether Lee actually had real expertise to utilise isn't really the question, more why did Kenny and FG allow him to remain purely as a figurehead when thats not what he joined them to do. It seems to be that they hadn't talked with him enough to worry about it.
Lee was foolish to think he could have a major influence on policy after just over 6 months in office. But nonetheless he should've fought his case. It appears he didn't try too hard in having his case heard.
It remains to be seen what happens to Enda. The response of some FG front-benchers has been telling though. Kenny hasn't exactly been defended by them and there seems to be an understandable unease within the party. Though I've never been a fan of his, I had almost resigned myself to the belief Enda's progression to Taoiseach was inevitable with such an unpopular government. It looks highly doubtful now however. A forseeable slip in the next opinion poll and it could be curtains.
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