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Enda Kenny: Irish people are pragmatic and understanding

The Taoiseach speaks bailouts, treaties and markets…in the snow.

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Taoiseach slammed over ‘people went mad with borrowing’ comments

Enda Kenny’s comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday have been sharply criticised.

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Criticism of Taoiseach’s ‘mad with borrowing’ comments is ‘a bit silly’ – FG TD

Damien English said that people knew exactly what Enda Kenny meant when he said yesterday that “people simply went mad with borrowing” during the economic boom.

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Poll: Is Kenny right – did people go ‘mad with borrowing’?

Enda Kenny has caused a political storm after his comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos. But is he right?

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13 major global risks that used to be the stuff of science fiction

Orbital debris, persistent extreme weather, digital meltdown, geomagnetic storms… the World Economic Forum considers some risky business.

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Enda Kenny and Michael Noonan to attend Davos

The Taoiseach and Minister for Finance will join other world leaders at the influential meeting to discuss issues affecting the global economy.

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Ireland has been through ‘a hurricane’ – Kenny speaks at World Economic Forum

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Enda Kenny stressed the need for job creation across Europe in order to tackle the economic crisis.

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The 5 at 5: Thursday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

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The Evening Fix… now with added photos of unsuspecting commuters

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

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Pretty much everyone in Davos thinks the economic crisis is over

Happy days, then.

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Poll: Do you think the global economic crisis is over?

Most of those attending the World Economic Forum in Davos last week reckoned the four-year crisis is over, but what do you think?

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Ireland one of the top 20 most competitive holiday spots in world

We fell out of the top 20 in the World Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index two years ago – now we’re back at no. 19.

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Ireland is the 9th friendliest country in the world for tourists

Research by the World Economic Forum says we’re still among the most welcoming countries in the world for visitors.

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Enda Kenny and 6 other Irish people are attending the World Economic Forum

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is among those attending the event.

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Facebook boss Sheryl Sandberg is now one of the world’s youngest billionaires

Sheryl Sandberg will attend the World Economic Forum this week.

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Denis O’Brien believes politicians are the economy’s biggest problem

The 55-year-old was speaking ahead of the World Economic Forum this week.

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Bono is having dinner with the Taoiseach and Finance Minister tonight

The U2 frontman will join the pair, along with 25 company executives, for an IDA hosted dinner tonight at the World Economic Forum.

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‘Many leave to get experience’ – Taoiseach talks emigration in Davos

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said he can categorically deny that Irish banks would need a so-called ‘bail-in’.

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Enda’s charming smile is too much for this Bloomberg presenter (GIF)

The Taoiseach was also absolutely freezing.

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‘Big oil’ welcomes new ‘sexy’ relationship with Iran in Swiss Alps

The CEO of oil company Total has spoken to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani who told him to ‘be ready’ for the lifting of embargoes.

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Moving up in the world: Ireland is now the 25th most competitive country

We got high scores for primary education but our macroeconomic environment is dragging us down.

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Ireland makes the top 10 in global study on gender gap

Iceland came out on top while Yemen was listed last.

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The top 1% could soon own more than HALF of global wealth

But how can this be reversed?

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Who would have guessed – CEOs are concerned about ‘over-regulation’

Chief executives worldwide are concerned about bureaucratic influence on their businesses…

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Enda Kenny is headed there, along with Denis O’Brien… So what’s this Davos...

It’s a bit like school camp, but for billionaires.

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Billionaire flies his two nannies to Davos, tells Americans to “have less...

Jeff Green made his fortunes betting against sub-prime mortgages.

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Here’s what Enda will be getting up to in Davos today

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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This is how much a club sandwich costs at the world’s most exclusive...

Don’t even start us on the champagne and caviar.

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Prince Andrew speaks out publicly about sex abuse allegations in Davos

The prince reiterated denials that have been made on his behalf by Buckingham Palace, telling business leaders his focus is on his work.

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Emma Watson: ‘The world is held back because women aren’t equal’

The actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador gave another powerful speech at the World Economic Forum this morning.

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Enda Kenny will be hanging out with a lot of billionaires today

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Enda had a torturous conversation about the election date in Davos

The Taoiseach also recorded a slightly awkward Facebook video with Sheryl Sandberg.

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Meet the Irish delegates rubbing shoulders with the global elite at Davos

Denis O’Brien appears to be skipping the latest installment.

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An Taoiseach went on CNBC from Davos and said there's no chance of an Irish...

Asked whether there should be one, he said “not at all”.

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Ireland slips down the global tourism competitiveness scale

But the industry isn’t too worried.

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The world's richest 1% swallowed up 82% of the wealth created last year

A new report by Oxfam has found that income inequality is growing.

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These are the Irish people making the exclusive trip to Davos this week

There are some debuts for Ireland’s top politicians.

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The World Economic Forum says Ireland has problems with 'soaring wealth...

The country has been placed 8th out of 30 in the organisation’s latest Inclusive Development Index.

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'Exceptional' level of snowfall delays dozens of global leaders arriving in...

In the last six days, 63 inches of snow has fallen on Davos.

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