Opposition: Performance suggests ‘no one in charge’

THE Fianna Fáil “binge” and Brian Cowen’s “hangover” controversy have left a feeling that no one is in charge of the country, according to the opposition.

The Taoiseach, however, fought back, saying Fine Gael had reached a “new low” with Simon Coveney’s “distasteful” claim Mr Cowen was “halfway between drunk and hungover” when he gave a radio interview yesterday morning.

Mr Coveney, who sent the tweet that set the ball rolling for a day of controversy, said there was “no campaign to assassinate the Taoiseach’s personality”.