Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes Barry Cowen’s remorse over drink-driving home from a football game is genuine.
Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine
Mon, 06 Jul, 2020 - 19:30
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Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen arriving for the Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen arriving for the Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes Barry Cowen’s remorse over drink-driving home from a football game is genuine.

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