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When did Enda Kenny announce that he would not contest the next general election?

  • 5 November 2017

  • 6 November 2016

  • 7 October 2015

  • 8 September 2014

Answer

On 5 November 2017, Enda Kenny announced that he would not contest the next general election. This was a surprise to many, as he had been Taoiseach for over seven years and had led his party to two consecutive general election victories. Kenny's announcement came after a number of difficult months for his government, which had been plagued by scandals and poor poll results.
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