Brian Cowen didn't see the financial collapse coming
Brian Cowen has defended his controversial decision to guarantee the country's failing banks. In his first full interview since leaving office - the former Taoiseach says his government didn't see the crash coming and that they had no plan B in place. He also told TG4's Comhra programme that his party didn't believe those who were warning of danger at the time of collapse. Political correspondent with the Sunday Independent, Daniel McConnell, says ther former Finance Minister's comments are remarkable: Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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