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Enda Kenny rejects Dublin Archbishop's claims that new abortion law gives less rights to unborn - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:25:09 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims made by the Archbishop of Dublin that the proposed new abortion bill for Ireland will give less rights to an unborn child especially in cases where terminations are allowed because of suicide fears for the mother.

Irish PM Enda Kenny pays tribute to our own ‘green man’ as Chris Hadfield returns from Space (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:42:15 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently praised astronaut Chris Hadfield for his pictures of Ireland taken from Space.

Cardinal O’Malley’s grave mistake in boycotting Enda Kenny’s Boston College speech (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:41:12 PDT

By: Irish Voice Editorial

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has made a grave error condemning Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny on abortion and boycotting his commencement speech at Boston College next Monday.

Cardinal Sean O’Malley reneged on Boston College commencement deal say Irish sources - Irish government said to be furious over statement condemning Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny (IrishCentral)

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:48:39 PDT

Cardinal Sean O'Malley with Pope FrancisDid Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley renege on a deal over the controversy surrounding Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s appearance as the commencement speaker at Boston College?Irish government sources strongly believe he did and the level of anger towards the cardinal has left some of them spitting fireIn addition, Boston College authorities are said by Irish government sources to be deeply upset at the turn of events that has left the prospect of large anti-abortion protests at Kenny’s appearance on May 20th very likelyBoth Boston College and the Irish government were of the opinion the matter had been handled sensitively on all sides and would quell the developing controversy when anti abortion groups began targeting KennyAccording to my sources O’Malley had indicated agreement with a plan that would see him absent on the day at Boston College but with a plausible reason not directly related to Kenny for not attending READ MORE

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley to boycott Enda Kenny visit in abortion row (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:40:48 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley is to boycott Irish Prime minister Enda Kenny’s visit to Boston College over Ireland’s move to legislate for abortion.

Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley insults Irish in boycotting Irish leader Enda Kenny - Anger over cardinal’s move over abortion will win Kenny huge support in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:33:39 PDT

Cardinal Sean O'MalleySo much for Cardinal Sean O’Malley the hope of the millions of moderate Catholics worldwide who almost became pope according to some reportsThe Boston cardinal has now shown his true colors in boycotting Irish leader Enda Kenny when he gives the commencement speech in Boston College next weekendIrish officials are said to be deeply upset at the cardinal who had indicated he would not attend but would make no statement, a sensible way around the issue That was the state of play until yesterday when O’Malley made a deeply controversial statement which is said to have taken Boston College leaders by total surprise READ MORE

Boston College defends choosing Irish PM Enda Kenny after criticism from Catholic group (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:03:03 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

A Boston College spokesman has been forced to defend and justify their selection of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as the commencement speaker after hearing criticism from Catholic groups over his stance on Ireland abortion law reform debate.

Irish professor fighting for the 'right to die' slammed Enda Kenny and Irish judiciary system (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:58 PDT

By: PADDY CLANCY

Terminally ill Marie Fleming, who lost a legal battle to be given assisted suicide earlier this month, has criticized Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the judiciary for leaving her in a terrible limbo.

Enda Kenny reminds Church that Ireland is governed by the constitution and the people (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:39:39 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has responded to threats from the Catholic Church over the abortion debate – and reminded Cardinal Sean Brady that he has a duty to legislate for limited abortion.

U.S. anti-abortion groups demand Enda Kenny be disinvited as Boston College commencement speaker (IrishCentral)

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:24:16 PDT

By: NIALL O'DOWD

Anti-abortion Catholic activists in the U.S are being asked to target Boston College (BC) and try to stop Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as commencement speaker at the Jesuit-run Boston College on May 20. There seems a real prospect of large demonstrations by anti-abortion groups at the event.

Prime Minister Enda Kenny rules out abortion referendum in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:31:19 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has ruled out a fresh referendum on the abortion debate.
As his government collates new laws on the issue, Kenny has ruled out the need for a national ballot.

Irish PM Enda Kenny named as 2013 commencement speaker at Boston College (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:35:20 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Ireland’s Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been named the official commencement speaker for Boston College’s 137th graduation ceremonies on May 20.

Enda Kenny believes historic abortion legislation will soon be passed by Irish government (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:30:08 PDT

By: PADDY CLANCY

Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny said on Tuesday that, although he couldn’t be definite, he was confident the government would have abortion legislation enacted before the summer recess.

Irish leader Enda Kenny's St. Patrick's Day United States trip cost $127,000 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:11:16 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s crazed St. Patrick’s Day schedule included 26 hours on a government jet costing $127,000.

Enda Kenny raises immigration reform with Joe Biden - confident of summer legislation (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:46:09 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Ireland’s leader Enda Kenny told US Vice President Joe Biden and his guests at the Naval Observatory in Washington that he hopes legislation for immigration reform would be introduced by the end of summer.

President Obama vows to return to Ireland for state visit says Enda Kenny (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:33:53 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

American President Barack Obama has promised Enda Kenny he will return to Ireland – but the visit won’t coincide with the G8 conference in Fermanagh in June.

Irish leader Enda Kenny makes historic visit to New York's Freedom Tower - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:05:11 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said the reconstruction of the Twin Towers site is “symbolic of the path Ireland is taking” on its path to economic recovery.

Irish leader Enda Kenny to discuss undocumented Irish with President Obama and on Capitol Hill (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:11:45 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny is to raise the plight of undocumented illegal immigrants when he meets President Obama on Tuesday.

A St. Patrick’s gift from the Irish nation to Breezy Point after Sandy - Irish leader Enda Kenny visits as embattled community fights back (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:17:18 PDT

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny surveying damage after Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, Queens accompanied by local leaders (Photo: James Higgins)The Breezy Point community in Queens turned out in their hundreds on Sunday morning at St Thomas More Church to welcome Irish leader Enda Kenny and celebrate a Saint Patrick’s Day many present feared they would never see after the horrific events of Hurricane SandyA cold wind whipped in off the Atlantic and Breezy was living up to its name as parishioners hurried inside to the parochial church that has become the center of their recovery driveDespite the elements the plucky Irish community in one of the most Irish parishes in America were in joyous mood, buoyed by the presence of the Taoiseach and the Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas Dimarzio READ MORE

Rockaway heroics highlighted by Irish leader Enda Kenny in New York - St. Patrick’s tribute to Irish American community after Superstorm Sandy struck (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 06:17:28 PDT

Hundreds of thousands turn out in NYC for the St Patrick's Day Parade despite wind and snow Enda Kenny, the Irish leader, took New York by storm on Saturday, marching in the parade before two million spectators and keeping a schedule that would have left younger men flailing as he raced from one Irish event to anotherIn the process Kenny provided clear evidence that after years of lip service, the role of the Diaspora has finally really begun to matter to influential Irish politicians READ MORE