But opposition parties say the explanation is not clear, with Micheál Martin suggesting there would have to be “Cabinet telepathy” at work.
Meanwhile Mr Kenny is to meet the Independent Alliance this afternoon in an attempt to save the minority government in a motion of confidence tonight.
Enda Kenny has also confirmed to the Dáil that the Terms of Reference for the Tribunal will allow the judge if he or she sees fit to extend investigations to other Garda whistleblowers
