Taoiseach-to-be becomes leader of Fianna Fáil

BRIAN COWEN will take the first step towards becoming Taoiseach when he is elected leader of Fianna Fáil this morning.

Taoiseach-to-be becomes leader of Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil’s TDs and senators will gather at a specially convened parliamentary party meeting at 9am to vote for Bertie Ahern’s successor.

Mr Cowen’s election is a formality as he is the sole candidate for the position.

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