Respectability in this country was a bad word because people did things who were in respected professions that let down the entire nation, and we're washing away their sins yet. Enda Kenny badcountryentire Change image and share on social
Our common membership of the E.U. provided an important external context to the Irish and U.K. governments working together for peace. It should not be discounted lightly. Enda Kenny commoncontextdiscount Change image and share on social
My relationship with Alan Shatter is a professional relationship: obviously worked with him over the years, complimented him for his work as a reforming minister, and move on. Enda Kenny alancomplimentminister Change image and share on social
The lion's share of the damage to the Irish economy was the fault of domestic, economic, and financial mismanagement. Enda Kenny damagedomesticeconomic Change image and share on social
We link our future to the euro, to the euro zone, and to the European Union while being the nearest neighbor of the United Kingdom with, obviously, a common travel area and a very close working relationship with the U.K. Enda Kenny areaclosecommon share on social
I'm a big fan of Springsteen. Obviously, his social commentary is very powerful for me. I like his album 'The Rising.' It's not a new one, but it sticks in my mind because of what it says to me. Enda Kenny albumbigcommentary Change image and share on social
Foreign investors like decisiveness; they like clarity. There isn't any confusion about Ireland's corporate tax rate: it is 12.5%. End of story. Enda Kenny clarityconfusioncorporate Change image and share on social
What I do like is action, achievements, and results. Getting things done. Enda Kenny achievementactionresult Change image and share on social
Building on our strong track record of supporting developing countries, including in areas like climate justice, human rights, gender and education, Ireland recognises that vulnerable communities need very considerable assistance in adapting to climate change. Enda Kenny adaptareaassistance share on social
Irish people are pragmatic. They understand that nobody is going to fix our problems but ourselves. Enda Kenny fixirishpeople Change image and share on social