Ireland is going through a period which will be seen as pivotal in its history. We are faced with an economic, political and social crisis. With the likelihood of a general election in the coming months, it is very probable that Enda Kenny, the leader of the opposition in Ireland, will play a key role in guiding Ireland through the years that lie ahead.
 
Enda Kenny has been Minister of State at the Irish Department of Education and Labour. He was also Minister for Trade and Tourism, during which time he chaired the Council of Minisiters on trade issues. In opposition, he has held a number of front bench portfolios. He has also served on many Oireachtas committees and co-chaired the Singapore round of the World Trade Organisation talks in 1996. He was elected as Leader of Fine Gael in June 2002. In 2006, he was elected Vice-President of the European People's Party.
 
Ireland is at a crossroads, and we are most interested in hearing Enda's views as regards how Ireland will deal with the challenges that lie ahead.

Note that coffee and croissants will be available from 7.45 am. We would like to thank NASC for their support in organising this event.