Cowen must revive the Celtic tiger

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Series Details 8.4.08
Publication Date 08/04/2008
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For more than a decade, the Celtic tiger was the envy of the rest of Europe. Today it seems to be flagging. Is it just pausing for breath, or has boom time for the Irish economy come to an end? That will be a leading question for Brian Cowen, the Finance Minister, when he takes over as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) in May 2008 after the shock resignation of Bertie Ahern, April 2008.

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