Kenny ‘won’t remain silent’ on UK demands for EU reform

Ireland's prime minister Enda Kenny stated on 12 January 2015 that his government would not remain silent on United Kingdom's calls to reform the European Union.

Mr Kenny said the Irish government would consider backing some of the UK's proposals, should these be 'achievable' and 'desirable'. However, he did not guarantee full support to its neighbour's position.

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ESO: Background information: Cameron pins EU reform hopes on Merkel http://www.europeansources.info/record/cameron-pins-eu-reform-hopes-on-merkel/

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

EurActiv, 27.02.15: Dan Mulhall: Ireland will do 'all we can' to keep the UK in the EU http://www.euractiv.com/sections/uk-europe/ireland-will-do-all-it-can-keep-uk-eu-312501

Blog: Open Europe, 15.04.15: How would Brexit impact Ireland? http://openeurope.org.uk/blog/how-would-brexit-impact-ireland/

EUObserver, 20.04.15: Ireland concerned by effects of British exit from EU https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128385

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