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07/04/2008
Taoiseach In Waiting 'Will Be Tough'
Fianna Fail's next leader has said he will make tough and unpopular decisions when he takes over as Taoiseach from Bertie Ahern.
Speaking on Monday, The Taoiseach-elect Brian Cowen says Ireland is facing more challenging times and will require a new approach to policy making.
The present Finance Minister says he is willing to take the decisions necessary to protect the long-term interests of the country.
"I have to look to the medium and long-term interests of the country," he says.
"There'll be times when I'll be making decisions which will be immediately unpopular, but which are the right decisions for the right reasons."
(DW/JM)
Speaking on Monday, The Taoiseach-elect Brian Cowen says Ireland is facing more challenging times and will require a new approach to policy making.
The present Finance Minister says he is willing to take the decisions necessary to protect the long-term interests of the country.
"I have to look to the medium and long-term interests of the country," he says.
"There'll be times when I'll be making decisions which will be immediately unpopular, but which are the right decisions for the right reasons."
(DW/JM)
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