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Urgent: Irish PM says to retire as party leader Wednesday midnight

Xinhua, May 17, 2017 Adjust font size:

Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and Fine Gael (United Ireland Party) leader Enda Kenny said Wednesday he will retire as the party leader effective from Wednesday midnight.

"Last year I indicated that I would not lead the Fine Gael party into the next general election. I have decided to implement that decision today," Kenny said in a statement. Endit