“My genuine belief is that if we can get through the eurozone crisis from a political point of view, we've got a lot of engines that can drive our economy, that will restore confidence and get us moving on.”

Irish former Fine Gael politician

Enda Kenny is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017. Born in 1951, he also led Fine Gael from 2002 to 2017 and represented Mayo in Dáil Éireann for many years. His career included periods as Leader of the Opposition, Minister for Tourism and Trade, Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Affairs, and Minister for Defence. He is associated with Irish national politics across several decades, from local representation to senior government office.