Lenihan denies misleading FF backbenchers about heave

The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan is denying he misled any backbenchers into believing he would oust Brian Cowen as Fianna Fáil leader.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2011 - 15:48

The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan is denying he misled any backbenchers into believing he would oust Brian Cowen as Fianna Fáil leader.

Mr Lenihan has become the latest member of the Cabinet to support the Taoiseach meaning Mr Cowen now looks set to win a motion of confidence in him this evening.

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