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Brian Cowen, Irish lawyer and politician, 12th Taoiseach of Ireland

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Brian Cowen

Taoiseach from 2008 to 2011

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…
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Taoiseach

Head of government of Ireland

The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The office is appointed by the President of Ireland upon nomination by Dáil Éireann and the office-holder must retain the support of a majority in the Dáil to remain in office.
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