Taoiseach becomes the first to take family to Áras

BRIAN COWEN broke with tradition yesterday, becoming the first taoiseach to bring his family to Áras an Uachtaráin as he was handed his seals of office.

Thu, 08 May, 2008 - 01:00

In a surprise move, the Offaly TD arrived by cavalcade in Phoenix Park accompanied by his family.

Just before 5pm, the state cars rolled up the presidential driveway.

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Courts Politics Place: Phoenix Park Place: Áras an Uachtaráin Person: Áras BRIAN COWEN Person: Cowen Person: President Mary McAleese Person: Mary Person: Sinead Person: Maedhbh Person: May Person: Veronica Molloy Person: Martin McAleese Person: president Person: Bernard Cowen Organisation: Offaly TD Organisation: Dáil Organisation: Taoiseach Organisation: Fianna Fáil

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