Cowen to be next Taoiseach

Brian Cowen will be the next Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil, it was confirmed today.

Cowen to be next Taoiseach
Sat, 05 Apr, 2008 - 15:27
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Brian Cowen will be the next Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil, it was confirmed today.

Fianna Fáil chief whip Tom Kitt confirmed at the close of nominations today for the leadership, the Finance Minister and Tánaiste was the only member to put his name forward to succeed Bertie Ahern on May 6.

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