Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

During our Presidency we set out the strategy in respect of the European Parliament and the future of the institutions. The Deputy mentioned President Juncker and his position on the tax issue. First, he was involved in a competition with Michel Barnier for the right to become President-designate of the Commission. That contest and vote were held in the convention centre in Dublin. There was a very enthusiastic and vigorous debate between the two men. Obviously, President Juncker travelled throughout the European Union and to capitals in holding public debates on his views on the development of the Union and so on.

A motion of censure against President Juncker was debated last week in Strasbourg and was defeated by 461 votes to 101. It was proposed by the EFDD group, which represents 48 MEPs of the 751 in the European Parliament. None of the other six parties supported the motion. Most speakers argued that it was a time-wasting exercise and that the Commission needed to move forward and concentrate on important agendas-----

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