Brian Cowen
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Brian Cowen (born 10 January 1960) is the current Taoiseach (prime minister) of the Republic of Ireland. He became the prime minister on 7 May 2008, after Bertie Ahern left the job. He is the leader of a political party called Fianna Fáil.[1] They are in a coalition government with the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats. Independent TDs (Irish members of parliament) also support his government.
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- ↑ Cowen 'excited but daunted' by new post. Raidió Teilifís Éireann (2008-04-09). Retrieved on 16 May 2008.