Taoiseach’s headache eases but Galway hangover yet to disappear

IT was a cold shower to cure the hangover that just wouldn’t go away: Brian Cowen gritted his teeth and took a chilling step out of Government Buildings to face up to a media storm over a backbench revolt threatening to oust him from office.

He emerged spruced up, brushed down and with a convincing appearance that he was ready to face a new political day with renewed energy.

The Taoiseach would have to be given top marks for effort with an articulate delivery of his message in stark contrast to the disastrous Morning Ireland interview last week.