Taoiseach admits ‘not all promises delivered’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny admitted his party has failed to deliver some promises after its first year in power and that the mortgage crisis for homeowners remains a serious problem.

In a toned down address to his first ard fheis as Taoiseach, Mr Kenny said challenges remained for the Government, particularly on the issue of boosting employment.

In a varied address to the thousands of party members at the National Convention Centre in Dublin, he also focused on the upcoming EU treaty referendum as well as on the country’s international reputation.