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Enda Kenny Doing His Signature Move Pic of the Day

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WE’VE TAKEN NOTE of Enda Kenny’s signature move before – the Taoiseach is a big fan of Pointing At Things To Really Emphasise What He’s Saying.

Here he is earlier today at the European Council budget negotiations pointing away to his heart’s content at something that, sadly, remains just out of shot. What could he be pointing at? Leave your suggestions in the comments.

(Photo: Council of the European Union/Facebook)

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