Enda Kenny

Timeline: Path to Kenny's second term

In the end, a touch of brinkmanship pulled the shutters down on 70 days of political stalemate and allowed Enda Kenny to make history by leading a second Fine Gael Government.

As it Happened: Kenny announces Cabinet

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has received his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins and has announced his Cabinet.

FF and FG to continue engagement over weekend

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have released a joint statement saying that engagement is to continue over the weekend on outstanding issues with direct negotiations between both parties resuming on Monday.

As It Happened: Dáil fails to elect taoiseach

The nominations of Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin for the role of taosieach of the 32nd Dáil have been rejected.

As it happened: Second attempt to elect taoiseach

The Dáil has rejected nominations of Enda Kenny, Ruth Coppinger and Micheál Martin for the role of taoiseach

Kenny holds 'good, constructive' talks with Greens

Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny has described his talks with the Green Party as "very good, very constructive and very straightforward".

Taoiseach given golf gift for Obama

The traditional bowl of shamrock is not the only thing the Taoiseach was due to give President Barack Obama in the White House today.

Kenny cuts short St Patrick's trip to Washington

The Taoiseach has cut back his St Patrick’s Day itinerary in Washington amid the continuing political uncertainty, and Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has also cancelled his visit to Dubai

Ross defends suggestion Kenny 'a political corpse'

Shane Ross of the Independent Alliance has stood by his comments that Taoiseach Enda Kenny may be a political corpse.

Second election might suit FF more than FG

Given the inconclusive results, many commentators are forecasting another election in the near future.

Kenny backs Irish Water as others call for refunds

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that "people should pay their water bills" and "no one wants a second election".

Voters not in favour of old enemies being friends

Do voters want a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil government? The exit poll data can shed light on this question as respondents were asked to choose which particular government they would like to see formed after the election.

Election 2016: At a glance

As the 32nd Dáil begins to take shape, It's been a tumultuous day in count centres across the country.

How did the four leaders perform?

It was 1989 when Charlie Haughey dubbed televised leaders' debates as "a bit of theatre, a bit of a circus and a great media hype". Last night's debate ticked those three boxes.

Profiles: Kenny, Burton, Martin and Adams

Ahead of tonight's RTÉ Prime Time Leaders' Debate, read profiles of the leaders of the four main parties.

Leaders gear up for four-way debate

The leaders of the four main political parties, Fine Gael, Labour, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, will face off tonight in the final television debate of Election 2016.

Videos: Health and homelessness still key issues

FG to employ 'vote management plan' to save seats

Fine Gael strategists have devised a three-pronged plan for the final four days of the campaign in a bid to maximise the party’s performance in Friday’s general election, writes Conor McMorrow of our political staff.

Videos: Follow the leaders

Watch videos of how the election campaign has gone so far for the four main party leaders.

Martin dismisses opinion polls, appeals to voters

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has dismissed today's opinion polls, saying they contain wide variations.

'Whingers' comment was about Fianna Fáil - Kenny

The Taoiseach has claimed his remarks about whingers in Castlebar were directed at the Fianna Fáil party.

Election 2016 weekend review: Part Two

A recap of some of the highlights from this week's campaign.

A lot at stake in the coming days, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he intends to campaign with passion in the days leading to next Friday's ballot.

Kenny hails British agreement struck with EU

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has hailed the agreement struck after two days of negotiations in Brussels on Britain's future relationship with the European Union.

Cameron agrees EU deal on 'special status' for UK

European Union leaders agreed unanimously on a package of measures aimed at keeping Britain in the 28-nation bloc at an extended summit this evening, European Council President Donald Tusk said.