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A TV series by Midas Productions on the efforts, skills, experience and achievements of Taoisigh is to be broadcast on RTE in March.

But speaking to the Irish Mirror, the party leader did not rule out a potential runner being either of the two former taoisigh either.

All former Taoisigh are given police protection by the State - including a full-time Garda driver.

The journalist will leave Ballymount in Dublin at the end of August having reported on four General Elections and the tenures of four Taoisigh.

At present there are 50 State cars in Ireland for the Taoiseach, Tanaiste, 13 Government Ministers, The President, Chief Whip, Ceann Comhairle, Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, Chief Justice, all former Taoisigh and Presidents.

Unlike some Taoisigh of the past, Mr Kenny leaves office untarnished by corruption or scandal.

The Minister also plans to abolish 24 surveillance responsibilities for former Taoisigh.

It is now over to Micheal Martin to see if he will become the first leader of Fianna Fail to elect two Fine Gael Taoisigh.

A statement added: "The President-elect confirmed to the Taoiseach that in the spirit of the strong ties between the two countries, the long-standing tradition of Taoisigh attending the White House for St Patrick's Day celebrations would continue." Mr Kenny congratulated Mr Trump in the Dail but defended comments he made earlier this year, branding remarks the then candidate had made as "racist and dangerous".

Former Taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen were in the stands alongside former Presidents Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson.

FORMER Taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen joined mourners at the burial of PJ Mara yesterday afternoon.

She has seen 13 Taoisigh get sworn into Dail Eireann.

FORMER Taoisigh and Presidents gathered with President Michael D Higgins yesterday to discuss proposed new ayslum laws.