Cowen 'was advised not to appoint new Ministers'

Taoiseach Brian Cowen was urged to keep retiring ministers in their jobs until the election, it was revealed today.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2011 - 17:44

Taoiseach Brian Cowen was urged to keep retiring ministers in their jobs until the election, it was revealed today.

After six resignations from 15 Cabinet positions the Taoiseach tried to parachute in loyal party colleagues even though he was warned against it.

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