Taoiseach announces Cowen as new Tánaiste

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has announced Brian Cowen as the new Tánaiste and has said Mr Cowen will continue as the Finance minister.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has announced Brian Cowen as the new Tánaiste and has said Mr Cowen will continue as the Finance minister.

In his Cabinet also is Brian Lenihan as Minister for Justice, Seamus Brennan as Minster for Arts, Sport and Tourism and Martin Cullen as Minister for Social and Family Affairs.

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