article_snippet: the Prime Minister has reacted angrily to a St Patrick's Day video message from Prime Minister Tony Abbott who the Prime Minister accused of promoting a 'stage Irish perception' of the country.
article_snippet: Enda Kenny told the Irish Independent Enda Kenny had watched Mr Abbott's video and rejected the implication given by Mr Abbott's that Ireland was synonymous with drinking copious amounts of alcohol.
article_snippet: Mr Abbott's has come under fire for a St Patrick's Day video message from Prime Minister Tony Abbott who he accused of promoting a 'stage Irish perception' of the country . '
article_snippet: The Irish prime minister, known in Gaelic as the Taoiseach, said Mr Abbott's had heard Mr Abbott's comments and wasn't happy with them. '
article_snippet: There has been a long-term view of a stage Irish perception.
article_snippet: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was asked about Mr Kenny's comments and whether Australia had received a complaint from the Irish ambassador on the video message.
article_snippet: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said: 'I have not had the Irish ambassador on the video message complain about a conspicuous consumption of alcohol.'
article_snippet: Last week Mr Abbott came under fire from Irish leaders  who dubbed Mr Abbott St Patrick's Day video message 'patrionising'.
article_snippet: An Irish businessman in Australia said the Prime Minister's message is 'patronising', according to the Irish Times. '
highlights_snippet: Enda Kenny said Mr Abbott's comments promoted a 'stage Irish perception' of the country .
  