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Thu 01 Jan 2009Kenny praises Doyle as MEP announces retirement
FINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny has paid tribute to Ireland East MEP Avril Doyle's "outstanding record of public service", following her surprise announcement that she would not be running in the European elections in June.
"I fully understand and respect her decision," Mr Kenny said, describing Ms Doyle as "a very formidable and influential legislator" whose recent work on the emissions-trading system had been widely praised in Europe.
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