Michéal Martin Resigns From Brian Cowens Government In 2011

Tenacity is the most underrated quality in Irish politics.

In January 2011, the Irish political scene was marked by internal strife within Fianna Fáil, primarily centred around the leadership of Brian Cowen. On January 16, 2011, Cowen, throwing down the gauntlet, declared his intention not to resign voluntarily as the party leader. Instead, he proposed a motion of confidence in his leadership to be voted on by …