Leader-elect has chummy assurances for colleagues

TAOISEACH-in-waiting Brian Cowen issued soothing words to government members who might be anxious about the impending regime change, assuring them of his intention to govern by consensus.

Leader-elect has chummy assurances for colleagues

Announcing his formal nomination for the position of leader of Fianna Fáil, Mr Cowen said he did so with genuine humility and a commitment to collegiality.

“This is not a case of me on-high issuing directives all round,” he said.

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