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I've often said it: that it is seen to be a place of energy, of excitement, of enthusiasm. That there's something about Ireland.
Enda Kenny -
Bejaysus, I wish I didn't have to go back and face what I have to face.
Enda Kenny
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For years, Ireland used to have a philosophy of 'Get them in here to invest and develop in Ireland, and this will sort out our problems.' It is good in the sense of building a trade surplus, but we also want to develop what it is that we offer ourselves and that Irish companies export abroad.
Enda Kenny -
The E.U. needs renewal, and we need a strong U.K. at the table to help to drive the reform agenda that can help the union regain competitiveness and growth.
Enda Kenny -
As leader of the Fine Gael Party, I will also use our position in the European People's Party to clearly state our views with our European political partners.
Enda Kenny -
For too long, Ireland has neglected its children.
Enda Kenny -
What I do like is action, achievements, and results. Getting things done.
Enda Kenny -
If there's anyone out there who still doubts that Ireland is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our ancestors is alive in our time, who still questions our capacity to restore ourselves, reinvent ourselves and prosper, today is your answer.
Enda Kenny
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I don't like to see people on trolleys in hospitals; I don't like to see old people sitting in chairs for hours.
Enda Kenny -
Irish research will contribute to global progress and have the potential to help all countries realise the potential of their land sectors in addressing climate change - this means reducing emissions, adapting to impacts, and enhancing and improving carbon sinks.
Enda Kenny -
The lion's share of the damage to the Irish economy was the fault of domestic, economic, and financial mismanagement.
Enda Kenny -
You see, in government, people give you a mandate, and you've got to fulfil that. Ours is very clear. Fix our public finances and get our country working.
Enda Kenny -
We have a very long legal system with the European Union, and we're English speaking.
Enda Kenny -
By 2007, an uncompetitive, bloated, over-borrowed and distorted Irish economy had been left at the mercy of subsequent international events without the safeguards, institutions, and mindset needed to survive and prosper as a small open economy inside the euro area.
Enda Kenny
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We are going to serve our full term; there will be no snap election, and we are going to do our best to ensure that 2016 is going to be a good economic year.
Enda Kenny -
Irish people are pragmatic. They understand that nobody is going to fix our problems but ourselves.
Enda Kenny -
We'll look after our hospitals. We'll look after our schools. We'll look after our infrastructure.
Enda Kenny -
Conservation is important... water comes at a cost.
Enda Kenny -
You're not going to be able to deliver jobs locally unless you sort out the nation's problems, and that's why the big and difficult decisions about Ireland's economy have been so crucial and so difficult for people to have to accept and have to deal with, but the reality is the people gave this government an unprecedented mandate.
Enda Kenny -
My job starts at a quarter to seven in the morning, and you go right through until whatever time is necessary to finish up.
Enda Kenny
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The world has changed utterly. There was a time when you couldn't marry a Protestant. There was a time when you got married that the women had to give up their job in the public service, and when they got married, they were owned by their husbands. That's all changed.
Enda Kenny -
Under no circumstances will I allow the Fianna Fail party back into government. They wrecked the economy twice.
Enda Kenny -
We'll look after the people who create jobs and business and give them that opportunity to grow in the time ahead.
Enda Kenny -
Whether it's in relation to the sort of music that is played there or not, in any event, it's tragic for the families involved here.
Enda Kenny