Doubts over whether Cowen will run again

BRIAN COWEN has left question marks as to whether he will stand in the election following his decision to step down as Fianna Fáil leader.

Mr Cowen made the announcement that he was stepping down at a hastily arranged press conference in Dublin’s Merrion Hotel at 2pm on Saturday.

Quizzed on the issue of whether he would run again now that he was no longer party leader, he said he would consult with family and friends but hoped to do so.