Brian Cowen became Taoiseach on the 7th of May 2008.
No. Enda Kenny became Taoiseach on the 9th of March 2011.
Brian Cowen is no longer in politics and so he does not have an assistant. When he was Taoiseach, Mary Coughlan was his Tánaiste.
Brian Cowen is a former Taoiseach of Ireland, which is the equivalent of a prime minister in other countries.
The Taoiseach of Ireland is very well paid. Brian Cowen is no longer Taoiseach of Ireland, so he no longer earns so much money.
Ireland does not have a prime minister. The corresponding role in Ireland is known as a Taoiseach. Brian Cowen was Taoiseach in 2009.
Brian Cowen, the current Taoiseach (May 2010) was born on the 10th of January 1960, making him 50 years old.
At the moment a party called Fiannafail are the Irish government and Brian Cowen is the Taoiseach.
There is no official residence for the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland all holders of the post live at their private residences, in Brian Cowen's case, in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Brian Cowen, the former Taoiseach of Ireland, has two children named Aisling and Brian. They are part of his family with his wife, Mary. Cowen has generally kept his family life private, so not much public information is available about them.
Brian Cowen, the former Taoiseach of Ireland, has three children. He and his wife, Mary, have two daughters and a son. Their family has largely remained private, with Cowen focusing on his political career and public service.
Brian Cowen became Taoiseach, the equivalent of a Prime Minister in other countries, on the 7th of May 2008. He finished on the 9th of March 2011.
Brian Cowen was leader of Fianna Fáil and Taoiseach, but no longer holds either of those positions. He has also left politics. So he now has no major responsibilities, just those of an ordinary citizen.