Enda Kenny
Enda Kenny is the current Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. Representing the Mayo constituency, he was first elected to the Dáil in 1975 when he won the seat previously held by his father, Henry Kenny. Enda Kenny then took up leadership of the party after Michael Noonan stood down from the postion in 2002 following a poor performance in the general election. Kenny took over as Taosieach following the elections in February 2011.
# enda-kenny - Today’s News
Column: The party whip system is far too rigid – and it’s offensive to democratic ideals
I have a lot of time for the Taoiseach, but his leadership has been autocratic and even authoritarian in a representative democracy and I find this unsettling, writes Larry Donnelly.
Pro-Life Campaign asks the Taoiseach what he is afraid of
The Pro-Life Campaign has called for a free vote for all TDs on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
PSNI chief praises G8 policing operation as ‘most peaceful in history’
Matt Baggott said it was a ‘unique’ summit in that it took place in an area where there was a ‘severe terrorist threat’.
‘High levels of sick leave’ at Roscommon psychiatric unit, Taoiseach says
Enda Kenny says that no patient is denied treatment at the unit, after reports that a suicidal man was turned away due to a staffing crisis.
We were showcased as a ‘nation of pimps’ during Obama visit – Daly
The ULA TD says she wouldn’t have been surprised to have seen ministers dressed up in leprechaun hats.
Enda Kenny to meet Japanese PM in a bid to strengthen trade
Prime Minister Abe is visiting Ireland following his participation in the G8 Summit in Lough Erne on Monday and Tuesday.
# enda-kenny - Yesterday’s News
Caption competition*: What are Christine and Enda laughing about?
What do you reckon? Tell us in the comments. (*There’s no physical prize, but you’ll have our undying respect)
The Evening Fix… now with added foreign words we need in English
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Senior Fine Gael TD opposes Seanad abolition
Olivia Mitchell called the abolition of the upper house “dramatic and far reaching”.
Taoiseach: Ireland wants to be part of G8 tax evasion plan, defends corporate tax rate
Enda Kenny was speaking to the media as the G8 summit came to a conclusion in Lough Erne today.
Videos: Enda takes a walk with Cameron and Obama… and then Lagarde
The Taoiseach is among the world’s most powerful leaders in Fermanagh again today.
Taoiseach: I can’t say if G8 leaders will raise Ireland’s tax regime
Enda Kenny said recent criticism of Ireland’s tax regime did not come up in his discussions with G8 leaders yesterday.
# enda-kenny - Monday 17 June, 2013
Video: What the Taoiseach told Obama and ‘forgetting the yellow trousers’
Enda Kenny insisted that Ireland was making positive progress on its EU/IMF bailout amid reports of a scathing assessment from the European Commission on certain reforms.
Fathers’ rights group protests outside Taoiseach’s home
The protesters said they were calling for transparency in family law courts in Ireland.
Taoiseach: EU-US trade deal could mean thousands of jobs for Ireland
Enda Kenny was speaking to the media following meetings with G8 leaders in Lough Erne today.
Caption Competition: What are the G8 leaders chatting about?
Political ties were off the agenda as world leaders had a casual meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier today.
G8 leaders agree to negotiate ‘the biggest bilateral trade deal in history’
Following negotiations today, EU and US leaders have agreed to hold more negotiations on a massive trade deal.
Kenny and Obama to discuss EU presidency and bailout, but not Ireland’s tax regime
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will arrive in Fermanagh later today, where he is expected to hold talks with the US president.
Kenny targeted by 200 pro-life protestors in Longford
The Taoiseach was giving a speech at the unveiling of a Civil War hero’s statue when he was heckled by protestors.
Lisa McInerney: The loudest voices in pro-life camp discredit the civil ones
There is common ground to be found between pro-life and pro-choice people, writes Lisa McInerney, but plastic foetuses and death threats are eroding it.
# enda-kenny - Sunday 16 June, 2013
The next head of the European Commission will probably be chosen in Dublin
The European People’s Party, the biggest group in the European Parliament, is choosing its candidate in Dublin.
Taoiseach to discuss trade opportunities with Canadian Prime Minister in Dublin
Canada currently attracts 25 per cent of all Irish investment abroad and around 60 Irish businesses have a presence there.
# enda-kenny - Thursday 13 June, 2013
52pc of voters would scrap Seanad, according to latest opinion poll
The Red C poll for Paddy Power also shows a four-point boost for Fine Gael in the last few weeks.
Abortion legislation approved and published
Download the document in full here.
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Final text of abortion bill to be published after Cabinet’s green light
Ministers agreed to the content of the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill at a special meeting this morning.
Rónán Mullen: Taoiseach playing the victim over nasty abortion messages
The pro-life senator has accused Enda Kenny of using spin tactics to deflect from his “deeply unpleasant” proposal to legislate for abortion under the terms of the X Case.
Taoiseach: I’m being branded a murderer and getting letters written in blood
Enda Kenny has revealed that he is being branded a murderer as the debate over legislation for abortion rages on.
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Ministers to discuss abortion laws at special meeting
Legislation is expected to be published later today if an agreement is reached at Cabinet level.
# enda-kenny - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Phil Hogan ‘has no role’ in trying to stop €500m sewage plant
Enda Kenny says the decision to build a €500m sewage treatment plant in Clonshaugh lies with the local authorities.
Facebook threat to assassinate the Taoiseach investigated
The threat appeared on a page campaigning for the saving of a hospital in Castlebar last Wednesday, gardaí have confirmed.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
# enda-kenny - Monday 10 June, 2013
FF leader stands by McGuinness as Kenny brands him ‘damaging’ to politics
Enda Kenny says it’s up to Fianna Fáil to decide on John McGuinness’s future – and Micheal Martin has offered full support. above reproach’.”
Buongiorno! Enda to meet Enrico, Italy’s new prime minister
It’s been a busy past few days for the Taoiseach.
# enda-kenny - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Taoiseach doubles Ireland’s spend on nutrition for the next eight years
Ireland already gives around €32 million a year for nutrition programmes, so this is set to increase to around €64 million.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
It’s the weekend, and here are nine things you should know.
Aaron McKenna: Political ideology is preventing Ireland’s economic salvation
Politicians are too busy trying to point-score with the electorate on social issue to address the real danger to our way of life – our tanking economy. A new party, focused on economic policy, is vital for Ireland, writes Aaron McKenna
Government indicates Seanad will be reformed if abolition is rejected
The government has said that those who want the Seanad reformed “have the opportunity to vote no” in the October referendum.
# enda-kenny - Friday 7 June, 2013
Enda tells government parties: You must support Seanad abolition
The Taoiseach was speaking while on EU business in Latvia and Lithuania yesterday. He is in Finland today and London tomorrow.
Whistleblower invites Taoiseach to discuss penalty points controversy Exclusive
Garda “stands firm” on his claims and asks the Taoiseach to view his evidence.
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