There’s trouble in the Fine Gael ranks as a group of rebels table a vote of no confidence in their leader Enda Kenny. A volcano erupts in Iceland creating a cloud of volcanic ash that spreads across Europe. Irish Bishops are summoned to Rome by Pope Benedict. Former Anglo Irish Bank Chairman Sean Fitzpatrick is arrested. Broadcaster Gerry Ryan is found dead at his home in Dublin. The Irish economy is in deep trouble as rumours swirl that a financial bailout will be needed.
