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H.E. Brian Cowen T.D., Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Visits the NYSE

07/16/2008

H.E. Brian Cowen T.D., Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, visits the NYSE to deliver a keynote address on the Irish economy. In honor of the occasion, Brian Cowen rings The Opening BellSM.

Click the link below to view an archived webcast of The Opening Bell.

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The Taoiseach’s address will focus on Ireland’s response to the current global economic uncertainties.  Last week, the Irish Finance Minister noted that the underlying health of the Irish economy remains solid.  Ireland has a low level of public debt; flexible markets allowing it respond quickly to difficulties; a dynamic and well-educated labor force; and a low tax burden on workers and businesses. He emphasized that the Irish Government was committed to further improving national competitiveness.

H.E. Brian Cowen T.D. Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland
H.E. Brian Cowen T.D. Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland was inaugurated as May 7, 2008. Prior, he was appointed as Tánaiste and re-appointed as Minister for Finance on 14th June, 2007 having first been appointed Finance Minister in September 2004.  He has served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from January 2000 to September 2004; Minister for Health and Children from June 1997 to January 2000; Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications from January 1993 to December 1994; Minister for Labour from February 1992 to January 1993.