Brian Cowen
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That “mad” borrowing, spawned by greed, caused the crisis in the banks, which need not have brought about the disaster that ensued. Seán FitzPatrick, David Drumm, Michael Fingleton and the other ogres of the crash are not the primary culprits. The... Full Article at Irish Times
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In real terms this means former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen’s annual pension payment will be reduced by a mere €4,000 leaving both in receipt of a pension to the tune of a massive €147,000 each year.
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It is also at odds with what it said was its attitude before last year’s general election. One year ago, in January of last year, Labour leader Eamon Gilmore criticising the then Fianna Fáil Taoiseach Brian Cowen, said: ‘If the Taoiseach’s government... Full Article at Gerry Adams' Blog
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Brian Cowen was very shy. Maybe the few drinks helped him, loosened his tongue and brought him back to a happier time, a space where life wasn’t as difficult or humdrum as it had become
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Brian Cowen (Irish: Brian Ó Comhain, born 10 January 1960) is the current Taoiseach of Ireland. He took office on 7 May 2008, heading a coalition government led by his Fianna Fáil party that includes the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats, with the support of independent TDs. Full Article At Wikipedia.org
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