O'Rourke: Uphill battle for Cowen

Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Mary O'Rourke has said Brian Cowen will face a more difficult time after the Budget.

She says she will make up her mind on any future decision on the leadership after the IMF and Europe make decisions on the Government's four-year plan.

"It's going to be more difficult for Brian Cowen (within his own party) once, hopefully, the Budget and the four-year plan are through."