STATEMENT: An Taoiseach Brian Cowen

I am proud and grateful to have served with... my party colleagues

IN THE next few weeks, the people of this country will be asked to vote in a very important general election. Decisions have to be made which will affect all citizens, both now and into our future. I hope that all those involved in the campaign treat the issues with the respect, consideration and measured analysis they deserve.

I said previously that I was going to reflect on my own position and whether I would offer myself for re-election. I have done that.