Twitter reacts to Enda Kenny announcing he is stepping down 6 years ago

Twitter reacts to Enda Kenny announcing he is stepping down

The announcement was released just after 4.30pm.

There was mixed reactions on Twitter to the news that Enda Kenny had stepped down as leader of Fine Gael. The news came at Fine Gael's parliamentary party meeting where it was speculated that Kenny would talk about his future as leader.

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Kenny will continue as Taoiseach in an acting capacity until his successor is named.

In a statement, he thanked his family, friends, staff, Fine Gael colleagues both past and present and also his "loyal constituents and supporters in Mayo" who have supported him since 1975.

Well-wishers were out in force to support Enda Kenny as they bid him farewell.

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For every person that was sad to see him go, there was another one in line, ready to rejoice.

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And then, of course, there were a few who couldn't miss the opportunity to post up a corresponding meme for the day that was in it.

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The full story of Enda Kenny's resignation can be found here.