Cowen says Paisley's insults inappropriate

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Brian Cowen says he believes personal insults about him made by DUP leader Ian Paisley were inappropriate.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2003 - 18:34

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Brian Cowen says he believes personal insults about him made by DUP leader Ian Paisley were inappropriate.

At the launch of his party's election campaign, Mr Paisley remarked about Mr Cowen's facial appearance, and even made reference to his mother.

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