Irish News for February 2011 : Page 6

Irish News, Feb 1, 2011
Cowen, Going, Gone
An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has announced he is to retire from politics and will not stand in the upcoming general election. Mr Cowen, who has led the Fianna Fail party and the Dáil as Taoiseach since t...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2011
Willie O'Dea Recalled To Front Bench
Former Defence Minister Willie O'Dea has expressed surprise over his recall to the front bench under the new Fianna Fail party leader, Michael Martin. Mr O'Dea resigned from the front bench in Febru...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2011
Garda On Trial Over Assault
A member of An Garda Síochána is on trial today at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, standing accused of assaulting a man in the Capital in 2007. Garda Brendan Whitty, 33, has pleaded not guilty to the...
Irish News, Feb 1, 2011
Seanad To Appeal Callely's Victory
The Seanad Committee is to appeal a high court ruling in favour of Senator Ivor Callely over his suspension from the house over €81,000 in expenses claims. Mr Callely, successfully challenged his 20-...