Dempsey points finger of blame for crash at Taoiseach

A SENIOR government minister conceded that Taoiseach Brian Cowen can take the blame for leading the country into the current economic crisis.

Following the publication of two reports showing Government policy was central to bringing about the “homemade” crash, Mr Cowen attempted to pass on the blame, saying he was acting on economic forecasts and societal demands for more spending.

But his colleague, Transport Minister Noel Dempsey, yesterday pointed the finger at his party leader.