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06/05/2016
Enda Kenny Is Elected Taoiseach
Enda Kenny has been elected taoiseach of the Irish parliament, 70 days after the country's general election took place.
With support from a number of Independents, Mr Kenny was elected by 59 votes to 49 in the Dáil on Friday afternoon.
It was the fourth attempt by the Dáil to elect a taoiseach since Ireland's election 10 weeks ago.
Earlier this week, Fine Gael and Independent TDs entered talks to discuss a draft programme for government.
(JP/LM)
With support from a number of Independents, Mr Kenny was elected by 59 votes to 49 in the Dáil on Friday afternoon.
It was the fourth attempt by the Dáil to elect a taoiseach since Ireland's election 10 weeks ago.
Earlier this week, Fine Gael and Independent TDs entered talks to discuss a draft programme for government.
(JP/LM)
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