Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

When he came to Lansdowne Road he took the opportunity of paying the courtesy of calling to see me and I did the same when I went there. It is not a big deal.

We discussed various issues about Wales and Ireland, our bilateral relationship, promotion of the Irish and Welsh languages and his interest in education. He has a very good knowledge of the country, as the Deputy knows, and has visited here on many occasions with his good wife. He knows the place well and is a very engaging individual and nice gentleman.

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