Enda Kenny steps down as Irish Prime Minister

Enda Kenny announced his resignation as leader of the Finna Gael party, effective from midnight on May 17, 2017. His tenure as Prime Minister is noted for economic recovery and international image improvement, but also faced criticism for handling controversies and inquiries. The political landscape is challenged by Brexit and potential instability due to the opposition's ability to trigger a snap election. Welfare Minister Leo Varadkar and Housing Minister Simon Coveney are frontrunners in the upcoming leadership contest.

What was one of Enda Kenny's significant contributions during his tenure as Prime Minister?

• Improving Ireland's healthcare system

• Rebuilding Ireland's economy

• Increasing Ireland's military strength

• Reducing Ireland's population

How did Enda Kenny handle controversies during his leadership?

• By addressing them immediately

• By ignoring them completely

• By pushing them aside through inquiries

• By resigning from his position

What is one of the challenges the next Prime Minister of Ireland will face?

• Managing a new healthcare reform

• Negotiating Ireland's position on Brexit

• Reducing the number of political parties

• Increasing Ireland's military budget

Who is considered a potential successor to Enda Kenny?

• Finance Minister Michael Noonan

• Welfare Minister Leo Varadkar

• Education Minister Richard Bruton

• Transport Minister Shane Ross

What could trigger a snap general election in Ireland?

• A change in the education system

• An increase in military spending

• A new healthcare policy

• The largest opposition party bringing down the minority coalition government