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" For years, Ireland used to have a philosophy of 'Get them in here to invest and develop in Ireland, and this will sort out our problems.' It is good in the sense of building a trade surplus, but we also want to develop what it is that we offer ourselves and that Irish companies export abroad. "

Enda Kenny

Building

Philosophy

Problems

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" I accept the verdict of the people. "

Enda Kenny

People

Verdict

" Respectability in this country was a bad word because people did things who were in respected professions that let down the entire nation, and we're washing away their sins yet. "

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

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

" The lion's share of the damage to the Irish economy was the fault of domestic, economic, and financial mismanagement. "

" Our priority will be to look after the interests of our own country and its citizens. "

" There will be no hard border from Dundalk to Derry in the context of it being a European border, and by that I mean customs posts every mile along the road. "

" We are going to serve our full term; there will be no snap election, and we are going to do our best to ensure that 2016 is going to be a good economic year. "

" I don't take myself too seriously, but I take the job very seriously, and I expect people to do the job that they're given because this is about all our people, young and old, and it's an enormous responsibility. "

" Under no circumstances will I allow the Fianna Fail party back into government. They wrecked the economy twice. "

" If people want to follow an illusion that you don't have to pay your way, you don't have to measure up, then there are serious consequences for any country. "

" As leader of the Fine Gael Party, I will also use our position in the European People's Party to clearly state our views with our European political partners. "

" I think - whether it's music, literature, sport, art, whatever you want - there's nobody who can stop us if we only apply ourselves with the singular objective of being the best in the world. "

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

" You see, in government, people give you a mandate, and you've got to fulfil that. Ours is very clear. Fix our public finances and get our country working. "

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

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

" It is about time county councils got back into the business of providing houses. "

" Our revenue commissions are very happy and very clear that they showed no sweetheart deals and no preference for any company and never do and never have and never will. "

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

" We have spent our time in government fixing the economy. "

" Conservation is important... water comes at a cost. "

" Cloyne's revelations are heart-breaking. "

Enda Kenny

Revelations

" Building on our strong track record of supporting developing countries, including in areas like climate justice, human rights, gender and education, Ireland recognises that vulnerable communities need very considerable assistance in adapting to climate change. "

" Irish people are pragmatic. They understand that nobody is going to fix our problems but ourselves. "

" By far, the greatest contribution Ireland can make is to lead by example, by actively pursuing its own transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. "

" I have no interest in the trappings of power. "