The Bruiser of Irish politics ends up as its Mr Bean

IT was the moment Brian Cowen finally completed his car crash journey from being the Bruiser of Irish politics to its Mr Bean.

The Bruiser of Irish politics ends up as its Mr Bean
Sat, 22 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
Shaun Connolly, Political Correspondent

Disrespected, deserted and clearly delusional, the now temporary Taoiseach insisted the question of his leadership had been settled once and for all.

Oh, Brian, it’s called a break-up because its broken.

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