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28 Apr
Cowen should put his own people first
An article about Brian Cowen seen on independent.ie/opinion/letters
Brian Cowen's bridge building between the Republic and Northern Ireland is commendable. But he should think very carefully before establishing a back office servicing arrangement, in Belfast, for Dublin's IFSC.... Continue reading »
A firm, decisive start is vital for the Cowen era
An article about Brian Cowen seen on independent.ie/opinion/letters
Before Brian Cowen, the taoiseach-in-waiting, officially starts his new role, he would be well advised to study the problems that have buffeted Gordon Brown, the British prime minister. Brown, like Cowen, was an accomplished finance …... Continue reading »
20 Apr
My country's (sort of) leaders
An article about Brian Cowen seen on mopti.livejournal.com
He made an eejit of himself shortly after the elevation of Brian Cowen, and Miriam Lord reported it to the nation in the Irish Times last Saturday (subscription needed):. […] Take what happened on the Friday after Bertie's …... Continue reading »
Brian Cowen and Privacy
An article about Brian Cowen seen on kerryview.blogspot.com
Now Brian Cowen has expressed similar desires. I am not the only commentator to note that politicians will always use personal connections to boost electoral popularity. Nixon even used his pet dog!... Continue reading »
19 Apr
Crown Prince Cowen comes to town
An article about Brian Cowen seen on kildare-nationalist.ie
BRIAN Cowen sticks to the script, writes Vicki Weller. It is, however, an articulate, well thought-out and rational script, and one which is, in many instances, very much his own.... Continue reading »
15 Apr
McGuinness and Cowen hold talks
An article about Brian Cowen seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will meet the new leader of Fianna Fáil and incoming taoiseach Brian Cowen in Belfast later. Brian Cowen is the new Fianna Fáil leader. Mr Cowen will succeed Bertie Ahern as taoiseach on 6 May. …... Continue reading »
Creating a winning economy
An article about Brian Cowen seen on davidmcwilliams.ie
It was encouraging to hear Brian Cowen talk about patriotism the other day: we need a form of economic patriotism, which is governed by a plan for the economy and where it should be in ten years’ time. To build Europe’s Silicon Valley …... Continue reading »
10 Apr
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!
An article about Brian Cowen seen on gaskinbalrog.blogspot.com
“I congratulate Brian Cowen on his appointment this morning as the new leader of Fianna Fáil. His appointment should offer the Irish people a fresh opportunity for a new direction in Government policy. ” We need a change in direction in …... Continue reading »
Brian Cowen’s astonishing statistics
An article about Brian Cowen seen on yamabiko.wordpress.com
However, it remains a fact that in the last general election in Ireland held in 2007, Brian Cowen was elected to his seat in the Dail (house of parliament) with 19000 votes. That means that this guy is now the leader of a country with a …... Continue reading »
Cowen to succeed Ahern
An article about Brian Cowen seen on dublin.metblogs.com
It is confirmed, Ireland has a successor to Bertie Ahern, in the form of Brian Cowen. As the sole candidate for the leadership of his political party Fianna Fáil (are politicians here seriously lacking ambition, or too polite to …... Continue reading »
09 Apr
FF needs to refloat as the economic tide shifts
An article about Brian Cowen seen on davidmcwilliams.ie
If Brian Cowen is truthful about going back to Fianna Fail’s core values or if he is forced there by events, the high rollers and Ice Bar aficionados of the Bertie era should be afraid, very afraid.... Continue reading »
07 Apr
TAOISEARCH RESIGNS
An article about Brian Cowen seen on goodmorningflint.blogspot.com
TÁNAISTE AND Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has formally declared himself a candidate for the leadership of Fianna Fáil. He is on course to become the seventh leader of the party since 1926 when nominations close at 2pm today. …... Continue reading »
Biffo wins it
An article about Brian Cowen seen on wappingpsycho.vox.com/library/posts/page/1
As predicted, Brian Cowen is going to become leader of Fianna Fail and thus Taoiseach. Bertie indicated Cowen was his preferred choice and so it came to pass. Cowen (or 'Biffo' as he's also known) is widely regarded as intelligent, …... Continue reading »
The Next Taoiseach Refuses To Stop Doing That Thing With His …
An article about Brian Cowen seen on thechancer.ie
5 Fun Facts About Brian Cowen: 1. His favourite band is Ned’s Atomic Dustbin. Kill! Your! Television… 2. As Minister For Health & Children, he licked ALL the lollypops. 3. He’s currently the Second Most Famous Son of County Offaly, …... Continue reading »
Our economic downturn will make or break Cowen’s legacy
An article about Brian Cowen seen on davidmcwilliams.ie
To do this, we need to reinvent the script. This is Brian Cowen’s opportunity to stamp his authority on the economy. If he does so swiftly, the success of the Finns, rather than the plight of the Tories, could well be his prize.... Continue reading »
Hail Brian Cowen, Prince and heir to king Bertie
An article about Brian Cowen seen on branedy.net
Brian Cowen the anointed heir (prince) apparent of the Irish nation still can’t explain the Billion dollar surplus revenue one year and deficit the next. Heir to the man who banks out of a suitcase, and quiet keeper of skeletons in the …... Continue reading »
06 Apr
Cowen confirmed as sole candidate
An article about Brian Cowen seen on sluggerotoole.com
Confirmation, if any was needed, that Brian Cowen will succeed Bertie Ahern as leader of Fianna Fáil and as Taoiseach. No other candidates were nominated by the 2pm deadline. Formal confirmation of the succession will take place on …... Continue reading »
grumpymuppet @ 2008-04-04T10:27:00
An article about Brian Cowen seen on grumpymuppet.livejournal.com
I am glad that Bertie is stepping down, but I don't expect change, Brian Cowen looks likely to succeed as the next head honcho in Fianna Fail and therefore to be elevated to the position of Taoiseach, not that I would ever trust a …... Continue reading »
My politics post
An article about Brian Cowen seen on cupidstunt.wordpress.com
Maybe Brian Cowen will be a great Taoiseach. He may not be the prettiest face for the cameras but seems like a solid guy with a solid record. I wish him well. But I think Bertie’s resignation will be a shallow victory for those who’ve …... Continue reading »
03 Apr
Delusions of Grandeur
An article about Brian Cowen seen on doss-spot.blogspot.com
Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan and Education Minister Mary Hanafin have both come out in support of Brian Cowen as the new leader of Fianna Fáil. The two ministers were both regarded as possible candidates for the job, …... Continue reading »
