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...became involved. Francois Fillon warned Brian Cowen to keep out of the football scandal after the Taoiseach said that he would discuss his call for the Ireland-France match to be replayed with President Sarkozy. Mr Fillon said that...

In this article: Thierry Henry, Ireland, France, FIFA, Raymond Domenech, Francois Fillon, Dermot Ahern, Liam Brady, and Brian Cowen

...of the "Blair Chair" funding. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announced the creation of the "Tony Blair Chair of Irish Studies" in 2007, shortly after Mr Blair's decision to step down as prime minister. "It is a fitting way to mark Tony...

In this article: Department of Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, Tony Blair, University of Liverpool, Micheal Martin, Bertie Ahern, and Dublin

...niece, who said she was "delighted and relieved". It reports that Taoiseach Brian Cowen has offered government assistance to bring about a speedy reunion with his family in Ireland. The Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph both lead with...

In this article: Sammy Wilson, Reg Empey, The News Letter, Irish Independent, Brian Cowen, Daily Telegraph, and Mary McAleese

...that be in the cosy world of Fifa on the spot and demand a replay." Brian Cowan, the Taoiseach, promised to raise the matter with France's president, the evil Nicolas Sarkozy. Even Ruth Lea, a former LSE governor, jumped on the bandwagon to...

In this article: Thierry Henry, Republic of Ireland, Psychologically, FIFA, World Cup, Ukip, and Dermot Ahern

...Park. "To see the police escort this morning, to know that Taoiseach Brian Cowen visited the house last night and prayed over the coffin, to know that President McAleese rang me ... he would have loved that sense of occasion." Mr Ahern...

In this article: Brian Cowen, Mary McAleese, Eamonn Coghlan, Noel Ahern, Giles, and Cecelia

...highest honours. Taoiseach Brian Cowen, who studied law at the university, presented the Ireland rugby captain with the UCD Foundation Day Medal and hailed O'Driscoll as one of the finest ambassadors for Irish sport. UCD presents the...

In this article: Brian O'Driscoll, Brian Cowen, Ireland, Catholic University of Ireland, Blackrock College, Paddy Wallace, Gordon D'Arcy, and Willie O'Dea

...Fionnan Sheahan Political Editor in Brussels FORMER Taoiseach John Bruton told Taoiseach Brian Cowen's officials over three weeks ago about his interest in the newly created top job in the EU. Mr Bruton also informed the Government at that...

In this article: John Bruton, EU, Brian Cowen, Michael Collins, Washington, and Fine Gael

...receding, problems are developing in other areas of the country such as Galway, Clare and the Midlands, particularly Athlone," explained the Taoiseach. Nor did he suggest that there was any silver lining attached to the dark clouds currently...

In this article: Willie O'Dea, Brian Cowen, John Gormley, Galway, Government Buildings, Limerick, and Department of Agriculture

...he said, before putting the political boot in. "Does the Taoiseach agree that there is no moral or economic justification for cutting social welfare payments and pensions?" he demanded. Across the chamber, the Taoiseach was shaking his...

In this article: Labour, Eamon Gilmore, Barack Obama, Revenue, Unemployment, and Fianna Fail