Brian Cowen finally to give his side of the story to bank inquiry

The former Fianna Fáil leader will today attend the inquiry for the first of two nine-hour grillings, bringing the investigation to its key make-or-break period.
Mr Cowen became taoiseach in May 2008 after serving as finance minister for four years in the hope he would help the Celtic Tiger keep roaring after a short “soft landing”.