Irish Greens quit Cowen's coalition-fresh election date due

2011-01-23 11

The Irish Green Party has withdrawn support for Brian Cowen's coalition government. The party claims it will support the passage of the final piece of legislation underpinning the 2011 austerity budget from the opposition benches. The move, though not unexpected, is a blow to Cowen who resigned as Fianna Fail leader on Saturday. ... http://www.euronews.net/