Cowen's brother insists Brian 'is his own man'

The brother of the Tánaiste has hinted that Brian Cowen will be a different style of Taoiseach to Bertie Ahern.

Offaly Councillor Barry Cowen said his brother has learned a lot from the Taoiseach, but he said: "He is obviously his own man as well and he will carry out the duties of Taoiseach as he sees fit."