Cowen: 'Drunk interview' claims were politically motivated

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today dismissed claims that he sounded drunk or hungover in a live radio interview as a pathetic stunt by his opponents.

Cowen: 'Drunk interview' claims were politically motivated
Tue, 14 Sep, 2010 - 18:06

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today dismissed claims that he sounded drunk or hungover in a live radio interview as a pathetic stunt by his opponents.

Mr Cowen insisted suggestions he was unfit for the morning broadcast were politically orchestrated.

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