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Fianna Fáil has said the Government needs to take political responsibility for these latest revelations

Govt TDs reiterate confidence in minister, commissioner

Government TDs and Ministers have reiterated their confidence in the Garda Commissioner and the Justice Minister following Sinn Féin claims that those seeking reform within the force are being blocked.

Politics • 12 May 17

Enda Kenny had said he would deal with the leadership issue after the 29 April EU Council meeting

Taoiseach to address Fine Gael leadership next week

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party that he will address the leadership issue at the parliamentary party meeting next Wednesday.

Politics • 10 May 17

The Taoiseach said the Government has been clear there will be no visible hard border

Taoiseach tells Dáil Brexit bad for everyone

The Taoiseach has reiterated that Brexit is not an Irish or European Union policy, but a British one.

Brexit • 09 May 17

Enda Kenny said that he had raised "the issue of human rights with the Saudi Arabian authorities which obviously includes women's rights"

Kenny clarifies comments on women's rights in S Arabia

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has clarified that he did not expressly raise the issue of women's rights when on a trade mission to Saudi Arabia in 2014 contrary to what he had indicated yesterday.

Saudi Arabia • 05 May 17

Enda Kenny said Canada and Ireland both had a respect for democracy and the rule of law

Trudeau praises Kenny for role in passing CETA

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has praised the work of Taoiseach Enda Kenny in getting agreement on the new trade deal between Canada and the EU.

Politics • 05 May 17

Justin Trudeau is looking forward to speaking to Enda Kenny about how Canada and Ireland's relationship could be mutually beneficial

Trudeau does not see trade with US collapsing

The Canadian Prime Minister has said that although he does not always agree with US President Donald Trump, trade between Canada and the US was "a long way from collapsing".

Politics • 04 May 17

Justin Trudeau said he was looking forward to meeting Enda Kenny to 'further deepen' the relationship between Canada and Ireland

Taoiseach to visit Canada next week

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will host Taoiseach Enda Kenny for a visit next week.

Politics • 26 Apr 17

Ibrahim Halawa has been in prison without trial since 2013

Halawa in written plea to Taoiseach to secure release

Ibrahim Halawa, who has been in prison in Egypt for four years without trial, has written an impassioned plea to Taoiseach Enda Kenny for his release after seeing another inmate being freed.

Ireland • 25 Apr 17

Enda Kenny poses with his new seal of office at Áras an Uachtaráin on 9 March 2011

Kenny becomes Fine Gael's longest serving Taoiseach

Enda Kenny has become Fine Gael's longest serving Taoiseach having served 2,234 days in office.

Politics • 24 Apr 17

Former minister of justice and former garda commissioner Martin Callinan

Shatter says Kenny and Whelan have questions to answer

Former minister for justice Alan Shatter has said the Fennelly Commission rejected evidence given by the Taoiseach and Attorney General and that in any other parliamentary democracy such an outcome would be "a resigning matter".

Politics • 07 Apr 17

Bertie Ahern said a Brexit minister would have been sensible

Brexit challenge not insurmountable - Ahern

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said Brexit is the most serious challenge facing Ireland, but is not insurmountable.

Brexit • 06 Apr 17

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is attending the EPP conference in Malta

Kenny says letter reflects his discussions with May

The Taoiseach has said the discussions he has had with British Prime Minister Theresa May about Irish priorities are reflected fully in her letter to Donald Tusk triggering Article 50.

Brexit • 29 Mar 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan says more examples of bad practice are 'inevitable'

More examples of bad practice 'inevitable' - O'Sullivan

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said the revelations over penalty points and garda breath test discrepancies are "totally unacceptable and not in keeping with the standards of a modern and professional police service".

News • 25 Mar 17

Enda Kenny has said he will make his plans clear at the end of next month

Fitzgerald may enter Fine Gael leadership race

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said she is giving serious consideration to entering the Fine Gael leadership race.

Politics • 24 Mar 17

Enda Kenny intends to attend a European Council meeting at the end of April as Taoiseach

Kenny to deal with leadership at end of April

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will deal with the leadership issue after the EU Council meeting on 29 April.

News • 22 Mar 17

Enda Kenny has said that NI and Brexit are 'immediate priorities'

Noonan expects Kenny to stay on until June

The Minister for Finance has said he expects the Taoiseach will stay in place for the primary principles of EU negotiations with the UK over Brexit.

Politics • 20 Mar 17

Martin Heydon is a Fine Gael TD for Kildare South

Heydon expects Taoiseach to set out exit plan shortly

The Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party has said he does not think anything has changed in regard to Enda Kenny's retirement plans.

Politics • 20 Mar 17

Enda Kenny had said he would deal with his leadership after St Patrick's Day

Conor McMorrow: EPP meeting to extend Kenny's tenure?

Sunday, 9 January 2011 was the day. 'Fitzpatrick breaks his silence' was the front page headline.

Politics • 18 Mar 17

Enda Kenny was expected to announce his future plans after St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach 'nothing to add' to comments on his future

A spokesperson for Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has nothing to add to comments he has already made regarding his future.

Politics • 18 Mar 17

Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrock at the White House

Taoiseach presents Trump with bowl of shamrock

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has made the traditional presentation of the bowl of shamrock to US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Ireland • 17 Mar 17

Enda Kenny said Ireland was in a strong position to maximise any opportunities presented by Brexit

EU-US trade deal would benefit both sides - Enda Kenny

A comprehensive trade deal between the United States and European Union would be a win-win for both economies, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said during his visit to the US.

Business • 15 Mar 17

Enda Kenny in Washington DC ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump

Taoiseach quizzed over his future after speech mix-up

Taoiseach Enda Kenny faced questions this evening over his future after an embargoed speech contained a phrase which suggested this will be his last St Patrick's US visit as Taoiseach.

Politics • 15 Mar 17

Enda Kenny met with Mayor of Boston Martin Walsh earlier today as part of his US visit

Heavy snow hits Taoiseach's US visit itinerary

The Taoiseach has been forced to cancel a number of engagements in the US due to the forecast of severe weather conditions.

Politics • 13 Mar 17

A watchdog report last week showed the Catholic Church owes money it promised to surviors of institutional abuse

Kenny calls on Catholic Church to 'get on with' redress

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has called on the Catholic Church and its congregations to "measure up" in relation to the compensation they owe to survivors of abuse, and "get on with it".

Ireland • 13 Mar 17

Enda Kenny announced the referendum plans in Philadelphia

Voting abroad changes 'in place for 2025' if passed

Irish citizens resident outside the State will be able to vote in the 2025 presidential elections if a referendum on the issue passes.

Politics • 13 Mar 17