Brian Cowen

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 (65 years old)

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Ireland: Brian Cowen is mentioned as one of the former heads of the Department of Finance. 5

Eoin Macneill Michael Collins Ernest Blythe Charlie Haughey Bertie Ahern Michael Noonan Charlie Mccreevy Paschal Donohoe Jack Chambers Michael Mcgrath Sean Mcentee

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: This is what caution looks like. But will it wash with voters? – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brian Cowen was mentioned as a former Taoiseach who attended the event. 5

Barack Obama Enda Kenny Ray Mcadam Paschal Donohoe Brendan Carr Richard Shakespeare Janet Horner Cat O Driscoll Danielle Bochneak Terri Mcclain Sylvia Jones Dave Quinn

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Barack Obama spread hope of ‘brighter days ahead’ as he became a freeman of Dublin – The Irish Times

Ireland: Brian Cowen's tenure as taoiseach was marked by calamitous events and mismanagement during the late Celtic Tiger years. 5

Bertie Ahern Charles Haughey Garret Fitzgerald

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: a new look at the handling and political cost of the Celtic Tiger collapse – The Irish Times