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03/04/2008
Dempsey Admits Ambitions For Leadership
Transport minister Noel Dempsey has refused to rule himself out of the race to become the next leader of Fianna Fáil following Bertie's shock resignation.
Mr Dempsey, 55, has declined to make clear his intentions before a meeting between the senior figures in the party to discuss the process of choosing the next Fianna Fail leader.
Mr Dempsey admitted before the meeting on Thursday that he did harbour ambitions to one day take over as party leader and as Taoiseach of the state.
The Finance minister, Brian Cowen, is favourite to take role of leader of the Daíl and Fianna Fail. Mr Cowan is well known as a relentless debater and was one of the youngest ever members of the house. Mr Cowen has been fierce supporter of Bertie Ahern throughout his career and his shot at leadership has already found a groundswell of support throughout the party.
(DW/JM)
Mr Dempsey, 55, has declined to make clear his intentions before a meeting between the senior figures in the party to discuss the process of choosing the next Fianna Fail leader.
Mr Dempsey admitted before the meeting on Thursday that he did harbour ambitions to one day take over as party leader and as Taoiseach of the state.
The Finance minister, Brian Cowen, is favourite to take role of leader of the Daíl and Fianna Fail. Mr Cowan is well known as a relentless debater and was one of the youngest ever members of the house. Mr Cowen has been fierce supporter of Bertie Ahern throughout his career and his shot at leadership has already found a groundswell of support throughout the party.
(DW/JM)
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