I was reared in a pub - as a young fellow, serving in the pub I learnt far more there about human nature than I learnt in any university or school. I…

- Brian Cowen

I think it is fair to say that 2007 represents a turning point for the Irish economy.

- Brian Cowen

We've seen in terms of the reaction to some proposals in the Budget already how resistant that public opinion is to, first of all, a public comprehen…

- Brian Cowen

There were a couple of occasions when it was passed around - and, unlike President Clinton, I did inhale!

- Brian Cowen

Hopefully that will be seen as a response, a leadership responding to an issue and therefore one's authority, while it's not as high if you didn't ha…

- Brian Cowen

As long as I am running this Government I will run the Government as I see fit... as I believe in, based on my philosophy.

- Brian Cowen

I believe it is the best method to get the buy-in for the road we have to travel. I believe it is a problem-solving process about how we collectively…

- Brian Cowen

I've come up through the ranks of this parliamentary party and let me tell you the principles that have guided me on that journey since my first elec…

- Brian Cowen