Brian Cowen

Brian Cowen

politician Ireland

Brian Cowen is a former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, having served from 2008 to 2011. A member of the Fianna Fáil party, Cowen's tenure was marked by significant economic challenges, including the global financial crisis. He is known for his leadership during a tumultuous period in Irish politics and has remained a prominent figure in public life since his departure from office.

Born on Jan 10, 1960 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
17,035
Power
17$
Sentiment
4.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 3 4.67 0.28% +20% 5,030,000 17,035 $5,100 17$
Totals 3 5,030,000 17,035 $5,100 17$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen was the taoiseach interviewed during a difficult time for Fianna Fáil. 4

Deirdre Gillane Micheal Martin Jim Gavin Ted Kennedy Sarah Bardon Simon Harris Joanne Lonergan Frances Fitzgerald Keir Starmer Heather Humphreys Leo Varadkar Alan Ahearne Morgan Mcsweeney Nic Amhlaoibh Catherine Byrne O Connell Glynn Mcphillips
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: He was a strong supporter of Brian Cowen. 5

Brian Crowley Flor Crowley Albert Reynolds Micheal Martin Bertie Ahern
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley dies aged 61 – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen is one of the six taoisigh whose terms spanned the tribunal's lifespan. 5

Bertie Ahern Charles Haughey Michael Lowry Denis O Brien Enda Kenny Leo Varadkar Simon Harris Micheal Martin Mary Mcaleese Michael D Higgins Catherine Connolly Liam Hamilton Ronan Keane John Murray Susan Denham Frank Clarke Donal O Donnell Catherine Pierse
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen is described as abrasive and tribalistic but committed to public service. 5

Micheal Martin Eamon De Valera William Norton John A Costello Sean Lemass Jack Lynch Liam Cosgrave Charles Haughey Garret Fitzgerald Albert Reynolds John Bruton Bertie Ahern Enda Kenny Leo Varadkar Simon Harris Iain Dale Ciara Meehan David Mccullagh Charles Lysaght Bryce Evans Stephen Collins Deirdre Foley Gavan Reilly Philip Ryan Pat Leahy Diarmaid Ferriter
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen arrived in the company of former TD and senator Donie Cassidy. 5

Catherine Connolly Micheal Martin Simon Harris Michael D Higgins Bertie Ahern Leo Varadkar Donie Cassidy Ruth Coppinger Peadar Toibin Eugene Lambe Sabina Higgins Martin Mcaleese Nick Robinson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Connolly’s inauguration was a bit like a big Irish wedding, solemn and joyous – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen continued the work of Bertie Ahern in engaging with unionism. 7

Heather Humphreys Michael D Higgins Bertie Ahern David Trimble Ian Paisley Mary Mcaleese Micheal Martin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fine Gael’s anti-British rhetoric came back to bite Áras hopeful Heather Humphreys – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen's tax on unrealised investment gains is viewed as an injustice by many. 4

Stephen Donnelly Frank Mcdonald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Stephen Donnelly swoops to the rescue of UK healthcare citing his triumphs in Ireland – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen was the taoiseach during a chaotic day recalled by David McCullagh. 5

David Mccullagh Miriam O Callaghan Eamon De Valera John A Costello Queen Elizabeth Leo Varadkar Pat Kenny Claire Byrne Robin Mccullagh June Mccullagh Rosie Mccullagh
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘There’s plenty of people in the long grass hoping I’ll fall flat on my face’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen, then taoiseach, admitted he had not read the Lisbon Treaty cover to cover. 5

Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins Heather Humphreys Mary Mcaleese Charlie Mccreevy Jean Claude Juncker Donald Trump
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If Catherine Connolly is an enemy of the EU, then Michael D Higgins is too – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brian Cowen's leadership is referenced as a comparison to the current situation faced by Micheál Martin. 5

Micheal Martin Jim O Callaghan Jack Chambers Dara Calleary Darragh O Brien
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Jim O’Callaghan will bide his time, but the great game is on – The Irish Times