Unemployed Cox has no regrets about decision not to stand again

OUTGOING European Parliament president Pat Cox watched from the gallery as a 57-year-old newcomer to the parliament took over as president.

Afterwards, the former Munster MEP said he had no regrets about his decision not to stand again after spending 15 years in the parliament.

He is now officially unemployed and said he will not make any decisions about his future until after a long holiday with his wife and family.