Brand Ireland is not broken, insists Harney

WHILE Taoiseach Brian Cowen was finally uttering the dreaded R-word, Health Minister Mary Harney attempted to put a positive spin on things yesterday, insisting: “Brand Ireland is not broken.”

She also appeared to subtly defend PD legacy even as the party nears its demise.

Ms Harney acknowledged the turmoil being caused by the credit crunch, saying it would spell the end for a particular model of investment banking.