Latest update: 31/12/2012 

- Economic crisis - Economic growth - employment - European Union - Ireland - unemployment


Enda Kenny, Irish Prime Minister

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From January 1st, Ireland will host the European Union's rotating presidency for six months. Hervé Amoric met with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to discuss where he feels the country should prioritise. Given the challenging times the EU faces, Enda Kenny wants to push through measures to boost growth, create jobs and deliver stability.

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