Taoiseach thanks people for 'patience and understanding'
The Taoiseach has praised the Irish people for their "patience and understanding" while the Government meets the bailout conditions.
"We've met all the commitments under the EU/IMF programme (and) have been commended as such," Enda Kenny said.
"However, the commendation for me is to thank the people of the country for their patience and understanding in a range of unpalatable choices."
He said those choices were necessary "in order to rectify our public finances and get us into a position where we can grow the potential we have".
