Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation

The Irish Road Victims Association (IRVA) has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role.
Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation
Mon, 06 Jul, 2020 - 13:50
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that Barry Cowen was "wrong" but added she has accepted his apology. Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that Barry Cowen was "wrong" but added she has accepted his apology. Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos

The Irish Road Victims Association (IRVA) has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role.

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