Taoiseach unveils new-look Cabinet

Outgoing Agriculture Minister Mary Couglan landed a major promotion tonight by being appointed Tánaiste and Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister in Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s new-look Cabinet.

Taoiseach unveils new-look Cabinet
Wed, 07 May, 2008 - 20:13

Outgoing Agriculture Minister Mary Couglan landed a major promotion tonight by being appointed Tánaiste and Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister in Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s new-look Cabinet.

A close colleague of Mr Cowen’s, Tanaiste Mary Coughlan had seconded his nomination for Fianna Fáil party leader last month.

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