Cowen: Motion of 'confidence' a waste of time

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has moved a motion of "complete confidence" in the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea in the Dáil.

Cowen: Motion of 'confidence' a waste of time
Wed, 17 Feb, 2010 - 16:01

The Taoiseach Brian Cowen has moved a motion of "complete confidence" in the Defence Minister Willie O'Dea in the Dáil.

It is to counter a proposed motion of "no confidence" submitted by Fine Gael.

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