TD caught voicing fears if Cowen doesn’t run

ONE of Brian Cowen’s constituency colleagues has admitted Fianna Fáil will be in “fierce trouble” in Laois-Offaly if the Taoiseach doesn’t run in the general election.

Speculation has mounted that Mr Cowen may not stand again after standing down as party leader last weekend.

He has so far refused to state his intentions, saying he needs time to reflect with family and friends.