Cowen pays tribute to family

Newly-elected Taoiseach Brian Cowen was tonight close to tears as he paid tribute to his family and his late father whose Dáil seat he inherited.

Cowen pays tribute to family

Newly-elected Taoiseach Brian Cowen was tonight close to tears as he paid tribute to his family and his late father whose Dáil seat he inherited.

The Co Offaly TD also broke with precedent by insisting that his wife and two daughters accompany him to accept his official seal of office from President Mary McAleese.

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