Cowen to quit politics

Taoiseach Brian Cowen will not contest the general election, he announced tonight.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2011 - 19:53

Taoiseach Brian Cowen will not contest the general election, he announced tonight.

Mr Cowen’s political future had been in doubt after he stepped down as leader of the ruling Fianna Fáil party more than a week ago.

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