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Cowen Flees into the Arms of FAS

ON Monday evening last, Brian Lenihan released Brian Cowen from political bondage. The Taoiseach — reprieved by his Finance Minister — instantly bolted to a safer haven. No, not to Offaly. Nor into the arms of his demoralised Fianna Fail tribe; but in his mission to save his skin, he turned to a different type …

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First Blood At Fortress Fás

THERE is something of the dark about Fas headquarters in Dublin’s Baggot Street. In recent weeks, my colleague Nick Webb and I have visited Fortress Fas. Please God, we will never need to do so again. Fortress Fas has been politically protected for decades. For several years I have been battling with the bosses manning …

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