Cowen pays tribute to retiring FF TDs

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today paid tribute to Justice Minister Dermot Ahern and former Ceann Comhairle Rory O’Hanlon after they announced they were quitting the Dáil.

Cowen pays tribute to retiring FF TDs
Tue, 30 Nov, 2010 - 15:09

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today paid tribute to Justice Minister Dermot Ahern and former Ceann Comhairle Rory O’Hanlon after they announced they were quitting the Dáil.

In a surprise blow to Fianna Fáil in the north-east, Mr Ahern, widely tipped as a potential leadership contender, will stand down at the next General Election.

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