Cowen supporters reflect on ‘disaster’

LOYAL supporters of Taoiseach Brian Cowen during the failed coup have admitted they no longer know if he is the man to lead the party.

Backbenchers have said they heeded the call of former minister Micheál Martin to reflect on the vote they cast in the confidence motion and consider if Mr Cowen should be replaced.

Deputy Johnny Brady said he and his fellow deputies were annoyed by the attempt to appoint six short-term ministers because it would have achieved nothing.