Defence Minister Tony Killeen has accused the opposition of clutching at criticism of the Taoiseach to make up for their lack of economic policies.
The controversy surrounding Brian Cowen’s demeanour in a radio interview yesterday was prompted by the comments of Fine Gael’s Simon Coveney, who was later accused by the Taoiseach of hitting a "new low in Irish Politics".
Clare’s Tony Killeen says he’s surprised by the personalities involved in the row, and the hype surrounding it, given the economic difficulties we face as a nation.
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And the Defence Minister hit out at the vindictive and personal nature of criticism from the opposition
