Cowen apologises after toughest Budget

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has unconditionally apologised for the state of the country as he defended the toughest Budget in living memory.

Cowen apologises after toughest Budget
Wed, 08 Dec, 2010 - 15:07

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has unconditionally apologised for the state of the country as he defended the toughest Budget in living memory.

A day after the embattled Government unveiled a €6bn cost-cutting package Mr Cowen said he was extremely sorry about the economic crisis.

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