Cowen should seek advice nearer home

YOU report (August 22) that Taoiseach Brian Cowen is looking to the diaspora for ideas on how to resuscitate the economy.

Cowen should seek advice nearer home
Mon, 31 Aug, 2009 - 01:00
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The “Peter Principle” says everyone rises to one level above their level of competence – just like Mr Cowen.

His response to Ireland’s financial crisis is “let’s have a party” in the form of a global forum in the Phoenix Park next month.

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