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Fine Gael think-in

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Hardy, perennial Enda Kenny continuing to bloom even as his rivals wilt

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Hardy, perennial Enda Kenny continuing to bloom even as his rivals wilt

A safe enough gambit is that Enda Kenny’s ego is telling him he is the only man for the job, writes Alison O’Connor.

Enda Kenny: No plans to step down as leader

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Enda Kenny: No plans to step down as leader
Taoiseach risks wrath of TDs if he doesn’t quit after budget

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Taoiseach risks wrath of TDs if he doesn’t quit after budget
Michael Noonan rules out hopes of big cuts to USC

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Michael Noonan rules out hopes of big cuts to USC
Fine Gael think-in: Report: ‘Fortress mentality’ in FG HQ ahead of last election

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Fine Gael think-in: Report: ‘Fortress mentality’ in FG HQ ahead of last election
Fine Gael think-in: Enda Kenny fails to express confidence in John Halligan

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Fine Gael think-in: Enda Kenny fails to express confidence in John Halligan
Fine Gael think-in: From mojo to uh-oh - Enda’s back but faces a lot of headaches
Fine Gael think-in: From mojo to uh-oh - Enda’s back but faces a lot of headaches
Enda Kenny will be pondering this week if the improbable can be overcome. The first pressing matter on his mind will be if his native Mayo can beat the Dubs next Sunday in the All-Ireland football final. writes Juno McEnroe.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

Fine Gael think-in: Politicians forced to go to ‘every funeral or cock fight’, says Brendan Griffin
Fine Gael think-in: Politicians forced to go to ‘every funeral or cock fight’, says Brendan Griffin

Kerry TD Brendan Griffin has warned that local politics is in a race to the bottom, warning that bright people are shunning political careers as they will have to go to “every funeral or cock fight”.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

Fine Gael think-in: Party remains divided on when Taoiseach should quit
Fine Gael think-in: Party remains divided on when Taoiseach should quit
There are strong divisions among Fine Gael members as to when Enda Kenny should stand down as party leader.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

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