Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen taken seriously ill; family at his side

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen is being treated in the Beacon Hospital in Dublin after falling seriously ill last night.

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen taken seriously ill; family at his side
Fri, 05 Jul, 2019 - 16:12
Daniel McConnell

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen is being treated in a Dublin hospital after falling seriously ill last night.

It has been confirmed to the Irish Examiner that Mr Cowen is in a very serious condition in the Beacon Hospital in the capital after suffering a suspected bleed on his brain.

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