Gilmore accuses Cowen of 'cynical stroke' as election date is set

Labour Party leader, Eamon Gilmore, has accused the Taoiseach Brian Cowen of a cynical attempt to cling on to power through a major Cabinet reshuffle and appointment of new ministers.

Gilmore accuses Cowen of 'cynical stroke' as election date is set
Thu, 20 Jan, 2011 - 14:42

Labour Party leader, Eamon Gilmore, has accused the Taoiseach Brian Cowen of a cynical attempt to cling on to power through a major Cabinet reshuffle and appointment of new ministers.

Mr Cowen has announced Ireland will hold a general election on Friday March 11.

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