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What was Cowen's role from 2000 to 2004?

  • Minister for Foreign Affairs

  • Minister for Finance

  • Tánaiste

  • Minister for Health and Children

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Brian Cowen was the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2000 to 2004. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil party and was appointed to the role by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Cowen was responsible for Ireland's foreign policy during this time and oversaw a number of significant developments, including the accession of Ireland to the European Union and the signing of the Nice Treaty.
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