Ahern to debate Kenny

The two candidates for Taoiseach are to have a head-to-head debate on May 17th, a week before polling day. It is reported that the debate will last just over an hour and will take place on a special extended edition of Prime Time. RTE also plans a debate between Green party leader Trevor Sargent, Gerry Adams and Michael McDowell, subject to agreement by the Tánaiste. How Pat Rabbittte views the latter development is not reported.