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Willie Penrose (right) after his election

Labour rules out joining next government - Penrose

Labour TD Willie Penrose has said that members of the Parliamentary Labour Party today agreed that the party would not be involved in the formation of the next government.

News • 22 Mar 16

FF's Ó Fearghaíl elected Ceann Comhairle

Fianna Fáil's Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been elected Ceann Comhairle after the Kildare South TD was the only remaining candidate left after the fifth count.

News • 10 Mar 16

Mr Adams said party would stick by its mandate

Sinn Féin to put Adams forward in Taoiseach vote

Sinn Féin will nominate party leader Gerry Adams as Taoiseach when the Dáil resumes on Thursday.

News • 08 Mar 16

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.

News • 09 Mar 16

Fianna Fáil's campaign in Castlebar is 'based entirely on criticism', Enda Kenny says

'Whingers' comment was about Fianna Fáil - Kenny

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

News • 22 Feb 16

It is understand the draft legislation the Taoiseach will circulate to the opposition in the coming days will deal with the issue of confidentiality

Taoiseach to meet opposition next week over IBRC

The Taoiseach will consult with opposition parties early next week to finalise legislation aimed at allowing the inquiry into certain IBRC transactions continue working.

News • 10 Jan 16

Enda Kenny says clear lines are needed between constitutional politics and criminality

Sinn Féin must address issues in NI govt - Kenny

In a strong attack on Sinn Féin, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is the responsibility of Sinn Féin to address the issues at the centre of a crisis in Northern Ireland's devolved government.

News • 05 Sep 15

Enda Kenny spoke with UK PM David Cameron by phone yesterday

Governments invite NI Executive to talks

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that the British and Irish governments are to invite parties in the Northern Ireland Executive to a new round of political talks, due to begin next week.

News • 03 Sep 15

Significant rise in the number of homeless families living in hotels since start of 2015

Kenny rules out staying on beyond one more term

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he has no intention of remaining Taoiseach beyond the lifetime of the next Government.

News • 10 Aug 15

Enda Kenny was speaking at the launch of the Government’s quarterly report on the action plan for jobs

Banks' failure to pass on low rates 'unacceptable'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that it is not acceptable that banks do not pass on low interest rates.

News • 30 Apr 15

Micheál Martin claimed it would not be a criminal offence for the Taoiseach to disclose if he had been recalled by the Fennelly Commission

Martin accused of politicising Fennelly Commission

A spokesperson for Taoiseach Enda Kenny has accused Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin of interfering with the work of the Fennelly Commission.

News • 24 Mar 15

Gerry Adams said the Taoiseach's focus is not on trying to resolve this issue and he is being opportunistic

Adams: Taoiseach comments on Sinn Féin despicable

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has described as despicable remarks by Taoiseach Enda Kenny where said he did not believe Mr Adams when he says he does not know about his party’s involvement in sexual abuse cases.

News • 14 Mar 15

Atheist Ireland says census figures show that people of no religion comprise the second-largest group in the country

Atheist children being evangelised, group claims

Atheist parents in Ireland are being obliged to send their children to Catholic and other religious-run schools where they are being evangelised, according to Atheist Ireland.

News • 10 Feb 15

Under current rules the next AIB CEO will have their pay capped at €500,000

Cap on bankers' pay a 'constraint': Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has described Government-imposed caps on bankers’ pay as a “constraint”.

Business • 22 Jan 15

Gardaí in Castlebar estimate between 250 and 300 people gathered to protest outside the Taoiseach's office

300 farmers protest outside Kenny's Mayo office

Between 250 and 300 farmers have been protesting outside Taoiseach Enda Kenny's constituency office in Castlebar, Co Mayo this afternoon, according to gardaí.

News • 05 Dec 14

Sean Conlan has accused the Government of trying to ruin his reputation

Kenny asked to mediate in row over TD's jewellery

Fine Gael TD Sean Conlan has said the emergence of a report that the Taoiseach had been asked to intervene in a dispute over a diamond ring that was in his possession, was an attempt to damage his reputation.

News • 14 Oct 14

Enda Kenny discussed the political situation in Northern Ireland with Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness

Leaders pay tribute to Reynolds and Paisley

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has chaired the 18th plenary meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Dublin Castle today.

News • 03 Oct 14

Dermot and Denise Guihan said their boys' lives are limited and every day with them is precious

Parents of twins with rare syndrome meet Taoiseach

The parents of twins with an extremely rare syndrome met Taoiseach Enda Kenny today in their battle to have the boys cared for at home.

News • 09 Jul 14

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said a Government of Fine Gael and Labour needed to work in Ireland's interests

Kenny to discuss economic agenda with new Tánaiste

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is looking forward to meeting the new Tánaiste next week to discuss the agenda for the rest of the Government's term.

News • 05 Jul 14

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Japanese Prime Minister Mr Shinzo Abe in Dublin in June

Taoiseach visits Japan hoping to boost trade ties

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has begun a five day visit which will focus on enhancing trade and investment opportunities with the world's third largest economy.

News • 30 Nov 13

Taoiseach Enda Kenny met Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain

Kenny rules out extension bid on fiscal targets

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out seeking additional time from the European Union and International Monetary Fund to meet Ireland’s fiscal targets.

News • 29 Apr 13

The summit is focused on reviewing economic policy

Barroso hails 'business-like' EU talks

The President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, has described talks with EU leaders in Brussels on creating economic growth and jobs as “the most business-like discussion" in a long time.

News • 14 Mar 13

Meeting continues tradition of formal dialogue between Christian traditions and the EU Presidency

Europe's Christian churches meet Taoiseach

Representatives of the main Christian churches in Europe have met Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Dublin in his capacity as holder of the EU Presidency.

News • 08 Mar 13

Abortion and child protection were among topics discussed by Enda Kenny and Cardinal Seán Brady

Cardinal Brady has 'constructive' Kenny meeting

A three-hour meeting between the Taoiseach and Cardinal Seán Brady has been described by both sides as cordial and constructive.

News • 19 Jan 13

Taoiseach Enda Kenny also expressed confidence in Minister for Health Dr James Reilly

Taoiseach confident of promissory note deal

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is confident Ireland will secure a deal on the Anglo Irish Bank promissory note before the end of March, when the next €3bn repayment is due to be made.

News • 14 Jan 13