‘Visionary’ Kenny calls for diaspora to return home

In front of a packed RDS and flanked by Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave, Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s plea to the diaspora chimed loud and clear before the ceremonial ringing of the Nasdaq Bell: "Hear the clarion call and be ready at least to return."

His references to Ireland as the best small country in the world in which to do business were interspersed with a nodding head as Cosgrave heaped praise on the Taoiseach and the Government for embracing the tech event, now in its fourth year.

While Enda’s thoughtful bobbing remained relatively constant throughout the lavish praise he enjoyed — up and down at almost the same frequency as the venue’s troublesome wifi reception — it reached a peak as the embattled Taoiseach was hailed as a visionary leader.