Cowen reveals 'regret' over economic decisions

Taoiseach Brian Cowen tonight admitted he deeply regretted economic policy decisions he made ahead of the banking crisis.

Cowen reveals 'regret' over economic decisions

Taoiseach Brian Cowen tonight admitted he deeply regretted economic policy decisions he made ahead of the banking crisis.

Responding to two highly critical reports on the financial meltdown, Mr Cowen - who was finance minister during the boom years – admitted not enough action was taken to make banks less vulnerable to the property bubble.

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