Cautious Cowen cops out

OUT with the old and in with the, er, old.

Cautious Cowen cops out
Wed, 24 Mar, 2010 - 00:00
Paul O’Brien, Political Correspondent

As expected, Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s Cabinet reshuffle was innately cautious. Two Cabinet seats were vacant following the resignations of Defence Minister, Willie O’Dea, and Arts Minister, Martin Cullen.

Mr Cowen replaced them with Pat Carey, who is 62, and Tony Killeen, 57.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ambulance strike: The pay doesn't recognise our work and education standards Ambulance strike: The pay doesn't recognise our work and education standards
National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?
National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dáil told amid strike action
CourtsPoliticsPlace: New ZealandPlace: Tallaght HospitalPerson: CowenPerson: TaoiseachPerson: Brian CowenPerson: Defence MinisterPerson: Willie O’DeaPerson: Arts MinisterPerson: Martin CullenPerson: Pat CareyPerson: Tony KilleenPerson: KilleenPerson: CareyPerson: Batt O’KeeffePerson: Éamon Ó CuívPerson: OPerson: CuivPerson: Mary HarneyPerson: Noel DempseyPerson: Mary CoughlanPerson: CoughlanPerson: Mary HanafinPerson: HanafinPerson: Brian LenihanPerson: Micheál MartinPerson: Dermot AhernPerson: CiaránEvent: x-ray scandalOrganisation: Department of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentOrganisation: Department of Enterprise, Trade and InnovationOrganisation: Department of Education and ScienceOrganisation: Department of Education and SkillsOrganisation: Department of EnterpriseOrganisation: Department of Social and Family AffairsOrganisation: Department of Social ProtectionOrganisation: Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht AffairsOrganisation: Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht AffairsOrganisation: Department of JusticeOrganisation: Fine GaelOrganisation: Fianna FáilOrganisation: Greens
<p>Climate Change Advisory Council said 2025 saw the failure of multiple targets of the country’s climate action plan, including onshore wind, solar, dispatch-down and renewable electricity share of demand.</p>

Renewable energy wasted last year highest since records began, new report shows

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited