Taoiseach Enda Kenny: Cloyne Report

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny has strongly criticised the Vatican for what he said was an attempt to frustrate the Cloyne inquiry, accusing it of downplaying the rape of children to protect its power and reputation.

[@mollynolan1]

Enda Congrats on a wonderful speech, so honest, totally accurate where you call a spade a spade. Well done and God bless you always.

[@joansutton]

Enda Kenny - a great hero who speaks out for what is right. Decent people throughout the world are grateful to him.

[@des36309]

Well done Taoiseach, It was a moving and brave speech and shows the new maturity of the Ireland of 2011. We have finally taken off the blinkers. Enda Kenny is a statesman and leader we can be proud of, regardless of any political leanings. The care of children is the priority for now and for always.

[@joansutton]

Let's not ever forget this great speech by the courageous Enda Kenny.

[@Significantpower]

You can support the doctrine and the principles of a faith while still attacking corruption within its structure and leadership.

[@Gregroix]

The first step in bringing this shameful, heinous institution down. What an eloquent and beautifully delivered speech...I love this man.

[@lilprpmami1]

Our government are far from perfect but i must say i have a new found respect for Enda Kenny after this

[@JohnAdams198805]

well done Enda Kenny for having the courage he was brave for confronting the catholic church well done kenny i am proud of you about time some one told the truth he is one 100% correct well done taoiseach enda kenny

[@tkdy92]

Kenny is the first taoiseach in a long time who positively affects the country. Forced to repair the damage done by previous governments and all without getting Dunnes Stores to buy him a house.

[@HesN0tTheMessiah]

A monumental speech. Well done, Taoiseach and thank you.

[@tommyobrien84]

A truly historic speech delivered with courage and conviction... Well Done Enda

[@eagle1023]

How I wish we had someone with a backbone here in America representing the people's interests like the honorable Enda Kenny. Gutsy and bold, brave and appropriate - hat's off to you, good sir! You must now be very cautious as you have likely upset many powerful, arrogant rulers who, contrary to their words, do not respect liberty, justice or the Creator. Retaliation may prove their prime motivation when called out in this manner. May you be protected always by your better Angels. Much respect!

[@markkeenan1969]

It's been a long time since our country could be proud of our Taoiseach. We're behind you Enda. Thank you.

[@mrsocks4life3]

Well said, About time someone said what needed to be said.

[@ger052]

And so it came to pass that with a rapier sharp speech he separated the church from the state. Thank you Enda

[@moonstruck8245]

This is one of the most brilliant "Reason you Suck" speeches ever delivered.

[@Avenging_Archer]

Well done Ireland. Greetings from México.

[@logosen]

A welcome and powerful speech from Mr Kenny, who said just about the exact best thing that he could have said and what needed to be, but why was the Dáil so empty?

[@filipbastien]

This speech is so impressive that it even reached the foreign newspapers. In Belgium we have the same problems. We were shocked when the police did a search in the house of the cardinal past year, but now we understand that it was appropriate to do so.

[@gonzoraoul]

For me, this speech is up there with the Martin Luther King, Churchill and Mandela speeches in terms of historical importance... it's not often I am privileged enough to watch history being made. This appears to be one of those moments. It's also not often I watch a speech in which a perfectly calm, outwardly impervious man can still transmit such unadulterated fury to the viewer through speech alone. The final quote and rejection of Ratzinger's words(!) Utterly compelling viewing.

[@alm1062]

I'm not Irish, but I thank him for speaking the truth!!!

[@ocarinageek]

Tropes brought me here.

[@pshare]

This is one of the most important and significant speeches ever made by a Taoiseach. It's a long time since John A. Costello said: (we - the government and the Irish people) 'repose at the feet of your Holiness the assurance of our filial loyalty and of our devotion to your August Person, as well as our firm resolve to be guided in all our work by the teaching of Christ, and to strive for the attainment of a social order in Ireland based on Christian principles'.

[@youlittlewanker]

Its about time somebody stood up and said something; it's been going on for too long and people have been silent for too long. Well done Enda Kenny.

[@Mavakor]

TvTropes fan?

[@failtelear]

At last a politician in Ireland with power has stood-up to the Catholic Church! Well done Enda! Peace & Love! X~Ray

[@leosophyte]

Well done, Mr. Kenny! Nobly done! Magnanimously done! Courageously done! Exposing the depravity of Vatican/Papal thinking, so long overdue, has at last been achieved by one of Ireland's bravest leaders. Sean O Dochartaigh, Napa, CA, USA

[@johnmurphy590]

Unreal. They should all be ran out of this country.

[@MrElohim1978]

Huge balls on Mr. Kenny. God bless you sir.

[@DaithiDublin]

It's about time an Irish leader stood up to this organisation. Let's hope there's more than strong words in store for those responsible.

[@emkayone1984]

I went to Mass today, as a lapsed Catholic who was prepared to give the Church one more chance. I listened to the English Church's condemnation of the UK Government's plans to legalise gay marriage. The bigotry and self-righteousness of that letter left me deeply dismayed. The Roman Church is a lost institution supported by the elderly, and staffed by the medieval and ignorant. Shame on the Catholic Church for all its crimes. The Roman Church is now an inherently sinful institution.

[@colm177]

I'm very happy with Enda right now

[@fintanM38]

What a Powerful statement......... It had to be said, I'm not a supporter of Enda Kenny,but he's risen in my view now..

[@souly351]

Thankyou Taoiseach Enda Kenny

[@hecate235]

Right now Sean Cardinal O'Malley wants Boston College to dis-invite Kenny from their commencement. O'Malley says it's about abortion -- but really it's about this. If the Catholic Church still exists, it's no thanks to the bishops and cardinals.

[@conmadigan]

A long over due day for our little country. Well put Enda.

[@sandraflood]

Amazing!!!! have a new respect for Enda Kenny!!!!!!!!

[@lilisweet]

the captions are so off wtf? who did this terrible job? On another note I lift my hat to Mr Kenny for being an example of courage and integrity!

[@neilmbrady]

Historic.

[@wolfrox777]

I can't believe it took so long for us to end direct rule from Rome..

[@PookaRua]

About damn time. Pity this could't have been done 20 years ago.

[@neilarmstrong83]

fair play to enda. someone has eventually stood up and said something without dodging the dirty bits

[@EdDueim]

This should be a template of how all democratic leaders shoud address religious insolence. Well said, Enda, well said.

[@dinax51]

Brilliant! About time! :))

[@FreindlyRanger]

This is like some kind of SciFi unbelievable thing. Fair play to you Enda, I didn't know you had it in you. Finally we have grown up.

[@barryh13]

Great speech. At long last some leadership in Ireland.

[@rikerdodger]

I would say that whether one is a believer or not, most of us favor the protection of children. It is shocking that the hierarchy of my church is blind to this. I'm just sorry we don't have Enda Kenney here in the US.

[@bbbyy2000]

My praise to the current Irish government and sympathies to the Irish nation.

[@failtelear]

At last a politician with power in Irealnd has stood up to the Catholic Church! Peace & Love! X~Ray

[@movement26]

Well said that man..........It is about time this filthy and abhorrent behaviour towards children was fully exposed and tolerated not a day longer........If this is allowed to continue the Holy See will be known as the Holy C.

[@leosophyte]

@jibster94 is this a soliloquy?

[@1maxmorph]

an eye opener to the truth behind the men in robes. i salute you Mr. Enda Kenny!

[@philipkeaveney777]

Obviously throwing a curve ball to take emphasis off current issues but at least he is speaking out about the atrocities that they have covered up. About time an Irish leader done this...

[@carlosmorenomtz]

This is a historical speech. Dixit.

[@batlin]

It's great that he said it, but to be fair, the people have been demanding this for a very, very long time. Not quite "balls and spine", given the lateness of it and the continued, excessive influence of the Catholic church in the affairs of state and society (e.g. every Irish language primary school is a Catholic school), but still fair play to him. Hard to imagine Bertie bothering to do this.

[@willyfitz15]

why was, for such a long period of time, the catholic church given such a powerful position in this country? protected by an undeserved thick wall of respect, this 'sacred' and 'holy' institution was allowed to operate freely, without scrutiny, allowing for the sickening and unknowable crimes perpetrated by its members. it is about time that the powers that be have distanced themselves from this corrupt institution and its time for the people to do the same. my moment of 2011

[@whatever0mate]

can one be considered a patriot of a country he never lived in just by admiring its leader beyond imagination?

[@TickilyBoobish]

@bigdex28 i partially agree with you. The Church whether you believe it or not has been a core crucial culture feature of Ireland. To turn away from it is to deny your culture. I feel that the Catholic church is been bullied on. This happens all over the world in every religion but i feel the media attacking maliciously. They should be getting the people who have told that they are men of God but are just wolves in sheep clothing and exile them out of the church and society.

[@slashspardice1]

great job Enda

[@rikerdodger]

@noutousne (p2) This policy had two effects. First it made the child feel as if THEY had done something wrong. Second, no one knew just how extensive the abuse was. It was only when victims as adults began to speak out -- to break the secrecy, that many more got the courage to speak. And then everything came out. Many victims committed suicide, they never recovered. So I blame church officials who let this happen, not victims so traumatized that they cannot speak publicly.

[@patrickofarrell1]

Ends,sounding like,looking like and acting like a statesman.well done.

[@drcr2]

Brilliant.

[@CiaranMeagher]

Well done Enda.

[@ListowelLiam92]

Great stuff Enda

[@franciebingo]

@Circlotron wat does any of this hav to do with irelands debt? any money gotten from the church should b given to the abused

[@leosophyte]

@shanepatrickfagan I hope you are referring to the depraved clerics! All that is required for the triumph of evil is that good men do (say) nothing. Enda is a very good man indeed!

[@adamhunter1223]

It's a shame that the catholic church gives the rest of Christianity a bad name, that said, the church totally deserved it. Go Enda.

[@atheos2050]

Good day in the office for Ireland!

[@dalyboy11]

im proud of enda kenny

[@tommsr25]

Mr. Kenny is a modern day David, and he's hit the Vatican square in the temple, or basilica, as it were. Can we borrow him for the next eight years? America could use a politician who is not afraid to stand up to organized religion, instead we get Texas governor Rick Perry, who wants to pray outr troubles away. Maybe I'll just retrace my ancestors steps and immigrate back to Ireland...

[@iamadamsusername]

Good man, Enda

[@sandra1984ization]

It about time are government stood up to the vatican.But for some people this is just not enough for the pain and the hurt they were put though.Hopefully one day they will see the justice they long for done.

[@CueballHealy]

HON ENDA!!!!

[@lateralusman87]

Legend.

[@peeeepsi]

@colm177 seems i didnt waste my vote!

[@Challuayacu]

Great job, Mr. kenny!

It's gim-let not jim-let.

[@RoryQ69]

go on enda

[@Gaeilgeoircorcaioch]

@noutousne Er...you do know Enda Kenny is a devout Catholic, yeah?;)

[@johnstewartist]

maybe the government will end the prohibition on cannabis outlawed by pope innocent vii during the dastardly spanish inquisition

[@bossisdead]

Bishop McGee has 6 youtube accounts...

[@hankio87656453454]

36 people work for the Vatican

[@brunesa2]

bravo premijeru!!!

[@johnstewartist]

thats the end of direct rule from Rome..!

[@cinesimonj]

Benedict rather easily disproved that piece of overtly wishful thinking.

Tea shock

[@2LisbonTreaty]

Withdraw all support from every part of the vatican's Irish franchise!

[@elmarco18]

One dislike.....David Quinn??

[@MegaCoxRox]

You do neither effectively.

[@leosophyte]

@brunesa2 Can you possibly be that obtuse? Sad, sad person

[@TickilyBoobish]

@RichardElden lol haha

[@rolwal68]

36 people dont have a clue!

@NinmahMa You need meds and rest.

[@MrJonnywire]

Bigdex you need to change your religion mate!!

[@aingiltite]

Maith an fear A Enda

[@leosophyte]

@RichardElden Sad, sad, small minded man!

[@MyCORMAC]

he should be dealing with more important issues........ like roscommon general hospital

[@Gardmanian]

38 molesters disliked this video.

[@scoobyrds]

"Tee-sotch" I get it now.

[@webworkpeter]

Political opportunism at its best. 3 years on he is deeply unpopular and showing his true colours.