“s banks would be made smaller, as part of a restructuring of the banking industry. The other part of the bail-out package would help to reduce the government”
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Brian Cowen
Brian Bernard Cowen is an Irish former politician who served as Taoiseach and Leader of Fianna Fáil from 2008 to 2011. Cowen served as a TD for the constituency of Laois–Offaly from 1984 to 2011 and served in several ministerial roles between 1992 and 2011, including as Minister for Finance from 2004 to 2008 and Tánaiste from 2007 to 2008.
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Born 10 January 1960 · Q185272
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2026· 5 entries
“Taking everything into account, after discussing the matter with my family, I have taken, on my own counsel, the decision to step down.”
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“My intention now is to concentrate fully on government business and on continuing to implement the recovery plan.”
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“Beautiful Intelligent Fellow From Offaly”
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“s objective in restructuring the banks through NAMA was to”
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2017· 2 entries
Cowen was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the National University of Ireland
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By his interviewer who stated that Cowen was weary and not drunk or hungover
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2016· 1 entry
Respondents were asked to opt who between Cowen, his predecessor Ahern, and his successor Kenny, was the best Taoiseach
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2011· 3 entries
“From my point of view as Taoiseach and as a Minister in the past I take full responsibility. I've never quibbled or suggested otherwise.”
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The Irish Independent called Cowen the "worst Taoiseach in the history of the State"
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Career landmark: Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland) (2011–2011).
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2010· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister for Defence (2010–2010).
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2009· 1 entry
Cowen was criticised as being inept during the approach to the third budget, in December 2009.
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2008· 3 entries
But admitted that his government should have increased taxes and cut spending
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Career landmark: Leader of Fianna Fáil (2008–2011).
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Career landmark: Taoiseach (2008–2011).
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2007· 4 entries
“Toole of Hot Press that, as a student:”
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Career landmark: Teachta Dála (2007–2011).
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In anticipation of the 2007 general election, was regarded as one of the biggest spending sprees in the history of the state
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Career landmark: Tánaiste (2007–2008).
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2005· 1 entry
Was dominated by a new childcare package, and measures to take 'tax-free millionaires' back into the tax net from 2007 by restricting tax breaks
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2004· 2 entries
Cowen played a key role during Ireland's Presidency of the European Council, during which and the European Union expanded from 15 to 25 member states
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Career landmark: Minister for Finance (Ireland) (2004–2008).
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2003· 1 entry
Was the subject of a personal attack by the leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, Ian Paisley
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2002· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (2002–2007).
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2000· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland) (2000–2004).
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1997· 2 entries
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1997–2002).
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Career landmark: Minister for Health (Ireland) (1997–2000).
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1994· 1 entry
Albert Reynolds resigned as Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil
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1993· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister for Transport (1993–1994).
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Career landmark: Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport (1993–1993).
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1992· 2 entries
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1992–1997).
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Career landmark: Minister for Labour (1992–1993).
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1989· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1989–1992).
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1987· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1987–1989).
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1984· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1984–1987).
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1960· 2 entries
Born 1960-01-10.
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“What about the PDs? When in doubt, leave them out.”
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