Three in five say Cowen should step down before election

THREE in five people believe Brian Cowen should step down as Taoiseach before the next election.

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan would be the preferred choice to take over from Mr Cowen, according to an opinion poll.

The findings illustrate the problems facing Mr Cowen who was told by one of his own TDs this week that he is a “Taoiseach on notice”.