In May 2008 when Brian Cowen became Taoiseach, he declined the offer of another junior ministry, and announced his intention to step down from the Dáil at the next general election.
He declined the offer of another junior ministry. This was in May 2008. Brian Cowen became Taoiseach. He announced his intention to step down from the Dáil at the next general election. This was in May 2008. Brian Cowen became Taoiseach.