Tenacity paying off for Taoiseach - Government formation talks

Bertie Ahern enjoyed a reputation as the Teflon Taoiseach, because scandals appeared to slide off him without causing any real damage to his standing with the electorate.

Enda Kenny has not been so lucky. Every scandal, mishap, or mistake of note during his tenure — from the health service to Irish Water — has stuck like Velcro to him, yet, through it all, he has remained tough, resolute, and resourceful, exhibiting, above all, tenacity.

Perhaps it is better to be the Tenacious Taoiseach, because the trouble with Teflon is that nothing sticks — not even the good stuff.