Enda Kenny

Enda Kenny

politician Ireland

Enda Kenny served as the Taoiseach of Ireland from 2011 to 2017, leading the Fine Gael party. His tenure was marked by significant economic recovery following the financial crisis, as well as a focus on social issues, including marriage equality. Kenny's leadership style and policies were often characterized by a pragmatic approach to governance and a commitment to strengthening Ireland's international relations, particularly with the United States. He is remembered for his role in fostering the Irish diaspora's ties with America, notably during St. Patrick's Day events at the White House.

Born on Apr 24, 1951 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
30,180
Power
31$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 3 6.67 0.50% +20% 5,030,000 30,180 $5,100 31$
Totals 3 5,030,000 30,180 $5,100 31$
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Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny's Dáil career began at a byelection. 7

Keir Starmer Maire Geoghegan Quinn Brian Cowen Michael Ring Brian Lenihan Simon Coveney Pearse Doherty Helen Mcentee Paul Murphy Ivana Bacik Jack Lynch Charles Haughey George Colley John Bruton Bertie Ahern Albert Reynolds Micheal Martin Simon Harris Mary Lou Mcdonald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny issued an apology to Magdalene survivors. 7

Micheal Martin Simon Harris Bertie Ahern Brian Cowen Leo Varadkar Finola Cassidy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: words are not enough – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny issued a profound and emotional state apology to Magdalene survivors in 2013. 6

Bertie Ahern Leo Varadkar Simon Harris Brian Cowen Micheal Martin Christine Buckley Miriam Moriarty Owens Mary Donovan Mary Dunlevy Greene Maurice Patton O Connell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State apologies may come easier with time, but practicalities of following them up may get harder – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny led the Fine Gael-Labour administration during a time when many welfare payments were reduced or abolished. 4

Mary Lou Mcdonald Micheal Martin Bertie Ahern Brian Cowen
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Here’s what the rapid U-turn on special needs assistants tells us about this Government – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny's unremitting message of optimism was key in restoring the country's fortunes during the financial crisis. 8

Andy Farrell Micheal Martin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Andy Farrell had a point. The way we talk about Ireland is way too negative – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny used to tell the ministers of that most beleaguered government to keep making decisions and getting on with business. 6

Micheal Martin Patrick O Donovan Pedro Sanchez
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach who spoke about the value of immigration during Trump's first term. 6

Micheal Martin Elon Musk Anne Hidalgo Keir Starmer Eamon De Valera Bertie Ahern Ronan Fanning
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Micheál Martin’s caution has become a screen he hides behind – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: He was seen as Enda Kenny’s enforcer during Fine Gael’s time in opposition. 6

Phil Hogan Qu Dongyu Micheal Martin Leo Varadkar
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan seeks Government backing for senior UN role – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny is another taoiseach whose term coincided with the tribunal's duration. 5

Bertie Ahern Charles Haughey Michael Lowry Denis O Brien Brian Cowen Leo Varadkar Simon Harris Micheal Martin Mary Mcaleese Michael D Higgins Catherine Connolly Liam Hamilton Ronan Keane John Murray Susan Denham Frank Clarke Donal O Donnell Catherine Pierse
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Enda Kenny is described as someone who is underrated and has impressed the author. 7

Iain Dale Robert Walpole Leo Varadkar Margaret Thatcher John Bruton John A Costello Micheal Martin Eamon De Valera Sean Lemass Richard Nixon Tim Shipman David Norris
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘We don’t learn about Ireland in English schools, which is really weird’ – The Irish Times