I didn't go on a campaign of developers asking, 'Please give me money.'

- Enda Kenny

You're not going to be able to deliver jobs locally unless you sort out the nation's problems, and that's why the big and difficult decisions about Ireland's economy have been so crucial and so difficult for people to have to accept and have to deal with, but the reality is the people gave this government an unprecedented mandate.

- Enda Kenny

I would never accuse the Irish people of being in any way stupid.

- Enda Kenny

I think 'austerity' is a much abused word. I prefer to call it 'fiscal discipline' or financial, 'financial competency.'

- Enda Kenny

I just think that the older you get, the more you appreciate the responsibility of politics.

- Enda Kenny

I intend to serve a full term as Taoiseach.

- Enda Kenny

I have no interest in the trappings of power.

- Enda Kenny

I have never had an interest in opinion polls. They are merely an indicator, that's all.

- Enda Kenny

I have never been on the trail of developers or contractors.

- Enda Kenny

I get on very well with Denis Naughten, absolutely.

- Enda Kenny

I don't like to see people on trolleys in hospitals; I don't like to see old people sitting in chairs for hours.

- Enda Kenny

Cloyne's revelations are heart-breaking.

- Enda Kenny

I am proud that Ireland is playing its part to drive an ambitious and comprehensive agreement at COP21.

- Enda Kenny

I am perfectly clear in my mind and in my conscience in respect of freedom of religious principles and beliefs.

- Enda Kenny

I am a big believer in Springsteen, I like his social comment; I like the commitment he puts into his work.

- Enda Kenny

I accept the verdict of the people.

- Enda Kenny

Foreign investors like decisiveness; they like clarity. There isn't any confusion about Ireland's corporate tax rate: it is 12.5%. End of story.

- Enda Kenny

For too long, Ireland has neglected its children.

- Enda Kenny

For me, it is all about people having jobs, and that is why I make no apology for having focused relentlessly on employment and job creation.

- Enda Kenny

Emigration is always a difficulty.

- Enda Kenny