January 20, 2011 - Thurles Information

Cowen Sets General Election For March 11th 2011

Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen

The General Election date has been set by an Taoiseach Brian Cowen for Friday 11th March next. Speaking to the Dáil early this afternoon, he reassigned the portfolios left vacant by the resignation of six ministers in recent days.

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Health Minister Mary Harney Tenders Resignation

Mary Harney – The unnecessary victim of paint and eggs

Health Minister Mary Harney has offered her resignation on Tuesday last, to the Taoiseach Brian Cowen. The former Progressive Democrats leader also confirmed she will not be contesting the next general election.

Minister Harney stated “I have reached my decision after considerable reflection […]