Senior party figures convinced Cowen will win confidence vote

A NUMBER of senior figures within Fianna Fáil last night came out in support of Taoiseach Brian Cowen, insisting he will win the confidence vote comprehensively.

Community Minister Pat Carey praised Mr Cowen on his “comprehensive and strong statement” to the media.

“The decision to bring the vote of confidence will bring closure to this chapter and I am expecting that he will win it by a very significant majority,” he said. “The issue of the leadership of the party is closed until at least after the election.”