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How does Brian Cowen's approval rating compare with other Irish Taoiseachs?

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  • Highest on record

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Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. His approval rating was the lowest on record, with only 17% of Irish people approving of his performance as Taoiseach. This was due to a number of factors, including the economic crisis that Ireland was experiencing at the time, as well as Cowen's handling of the crisis.
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