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13/01/2011
Cowen's 'Position In Peril' As Party Meets
Amidst increasing speculation that Fianna Fáil could be on the brink of a leadership change - as Brian Cowen's position remains perilous - a challenge from either senior Ministers or backbenchers has been mooted.
However, while the parliamentary party will meet today when Premier and leader, Brian Cowen will face a showdown over a motion of no confidence, the Longford Westmeath TD, Mary O'Rourke, has said any moves within the party would be "futile".
Despite reports today suggesting that the party could be on the brink of a leadership heave, TDs understood to be behind the move are denying any involvement this morning before a meeting of the parliamentary party at midday.
It has been said that Mr Cowen's explanation of his Anglo contacts in the Dáil yesterday has tipped many backbenchers over the edge.
However, influential TD, Mary O'Rourke has since said the party is "far too near a General Election for a leadership heave".
(BMcC/GK)
However, while the parliamentary party will meet today when Premier and leader, Brian Cowen will face a showdown over a motion of no confidence, the Longford Westmeath TD, Mary O'Rourke, has said any moves within the party would be "futile".
Despite reports today suggesting that the party could be on the brink of a leadership heave, TDs understood to be behind the move are denying any involvement this morning before a meeting of the parliamentary party at midday.
It has been said that Mr Cowen's explanation of his Anglo contacts in the Dáil yesterday has tipped many backbenchers over the edge.
However, influential TD, Mary O'Rourke has since said the party is "far too near a General Election for a leadership heave".
(BMcC/GK)
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