(3 December 2008), Whatever you do, Brian, don't mention the deficit, work: Irish Independent, retrieved: 2010-06-12
• Cowen's unwillingness to clarify in the Dáil, the post budget deficit.
• Cowen's unwillingness to clarify in the Dáil, the post budget deficit.
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That deterioration, if you like, has to be addressed in the context of the Government being prepared to look at further programmes to see what way we can ensure that going into next year, as challenging as it may be, to see in what way we can seek to help stabilise the finances further.
— Brian Cowen
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• Cowen's unwillingness to clarify in the Dáil, the post budget deficit." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen (born 10 January 1960) is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 7 May 2008 until his retirement on 9 March 2011.
About Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen (born 10 January 1960) is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 7 May 2008 until his retirement on 9 March 2011.
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