Fine Gael chastise Cowen over 'Homer Simpson' promises

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen was compared to cartoon character Homer Simpson today as he delivered his Budget in the Dáil.

Fine Gael chastise Cowen over 'Homer Simpson' promises
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 17:54

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen was compared to cartoon character Homer Simpson today as he delivered his Budget in the Dáil.

Fine Gael Finance Spokesman Richard Bruton said Mr Cowen’s announcement made many promises but the Irish people were sceptical of whether those vows would be delivered.

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