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Enda Kenny

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

From TheJournal.ie Column: The party whip system is far too rigid – and it’s offensive to democratic ideals Opinion

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.

From TheJournal.ie Pro-Life Campaign asks the Taoiseach what he is afraid of Abortion This post contains videos

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.

From TheJournal.ie PSNI chief praises G8 policing operation as ‘most peaceful in history’ Summit

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’.

From TheJournal.ie ‘High levels of sick leave’ at Roscommon psychiatric unit, Taoiseach says Mental Health

‘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.

From TheJournal.ie We were showcased as a ‘nation of pimps’ during Obama visit – Daly Hostile Reception

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.

From Business ETC Enda Kenny to meet Japanese PM in a bid to strengthen trade Japan

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

From TheJournal.ie Caption competition*: What are Christine and Enda laughing about? Gr8 Times At The G8

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)

From TheJournal.ie The Evening Fix… now with added foreign words we need in English Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added foreign words we need in English

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

From TheJournal.ie Senior Fine Gael TD opposes Seanad abolition Seanad Abolition

Senior Fine Gael TD opposes Seanad abolition

Olivia Mitchell called the abolition of the upper house “dramatic and far reaching”.

From TheJournal.ie Taoiseach: Ireland wants to be part of G8 tax evasion plan, defends corporate tax rate G8 This post contains videos

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.

From TheJournal.ie Videos: Enda takes a walk with Cameron and Obama… and then Lagarde G8 This post contains videos

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.

From TheJournal.ie Taoiseach: I can’t say if G8 leaders will raise Ireland’s tax regime Talking Tax This post contains videos

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

From TheJournal.ie Video: What the Taoiseach told Obama and ‘forgetting the yellow trousers’ G8 This post contains videos

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.

From TheJournal.ie Fathers’ rights group protests outside Taoiseach’s home Courts

Fathers’ rights group protests outside Taoiseach’s home

The protesters said they were calling for transparency in family law courts in Ireland.

From TheJournal.ie Taoiseach: EU-US trade deal could mean thousands of jobs for Ireland G8 This post contains videos

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.

From TheJournal.ie Caption Competition: What are the G8 leaders chatting about? Caption Competition

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.

From TheJournal.ie G8 leaders agree to negotiate ‘the biggest bilateral trade deal in history’ G8 This post contains videos

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.

From TheJournal.ie Kenny and Obama to discuss EU presidency and bailout, but not Ireland’s tax regime G8

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.

From TheJournal.ie Kenny targeted by 200 pro-life protestors in Longford Abortion

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.

From TheJournal.ie Lisa McInerney: The loudest voices in pro-life camp discredit the civil ones Opinion

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

From TheJournal.ie The next head of the European Commission will probably be chosen in Dublin European Union

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.

From Business ETC Taoiseach to discuss trade opportunities with Canadian Prime Minister in Dublin O Canada

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

From TheJournal.ie 52pc of voters would scrap Seanad, according to latest opinion poll Opinion Poll

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.

From TheJournal.ie Abortion legislation approved and published Abortion

Abortion legislation approved and published

Download the document in full here.

# enda-kenny - Wednesday 12 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie The 5 at 5: Wednesday 5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From TheJournal.ie Final text of abortion bill to be published after Cabinet’s green light Abortion

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.

From TheJournal.ie Rónán Mullen: Taoiseach playing the victim over nasty abortion messages Abortion

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.

From TheJournal.ie Taoiseach: I’m being branded a murderer and getting letters written in blood Abortion

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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From TheJournal.ie Ministers to discuss abortion laws at special meeting Cabinet

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

From TheJournal.ie Phil Hogan ‘has no role’ in trying to stop €500m sewage plant Leaders' Questions

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.

From TheJournal.ie Facebook threat to assassinate the Taoiseach investigated Threat

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.

From TheJournal.ie The 9 at 9: Tuesday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…

# enda-kenny - Monday 10 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie FF leader stands by McGuinness as Kenny brands him ‘damaging’ to politics John McGuinness

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’.”

From TheJournal.ie Buongiorno! Enda to meet Enrico, Italy’s new prime minister Bilateral Talks

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

From TheJournal.ie Taoiseach doubles Ireland’s spend on nutrition for the next eight years End World Hunger

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.

From TheJournal.ie The 9 at 9: Saturday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

It’s the weekend, and here are nine things you should know.

From TheJournal.ie Aaron McKenna: Political ideology is preventing Ireland’s economic salvation Opinion

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

From TheJournal.ie Government indicates Seanad will be reformed if abolition is rejected Seanad

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

From TheJournal.ie Enda tells government parties: You must support Seanad abolition Euro Trip

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.

From TheJournal.ie Whistleblower invites Taoiseach to discuss penalty points controversy Internal Garda Review

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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