Taoiseach’s call for national unity attracts opposition praise

BRIAN COWEN’S passionate call for national unity in the face of economic turmoil drew strong reaction last night.

SIPTU president Jack O’Connor dismissed the rallying cry as “woolly words”, but Labour leader Eamon Gilmore praised the Taoiseach.

Mr Cowen attempted to re-define his approach to the sudden collapse in Ireland’s jobs and financial position in a spirited address to business leaders.