FG will force TDs to publicly back Cowen

FINE GAEL will tonight force Government TDs to publicly back Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s policy of not confirming the identities of Anglo Irish Bank’s Golden Circle.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2009 - 00:00

The party has tabled a private members’ motion calling on the Government to reveal the 10 people who borrowed €451 million to buy shares in the bank last July.

Before a vote is taken tomorrow the party will seek:

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