When did Cowen resign as Leader of Fianna Fáil?
January 2010
November 2010
December 2010
January 2011
Answer
Cowen resigned as Leader of Fianna Fáil in January 2011 after losing a vote of no confidence. He had been Taoiseach since 2008, but his government had been widely criticised for its handling of the Irish economic crisis. Cowen's resignation was seen as a sign that Fianna Fáil was in serious trouble, and the party went on to lose the 2011 general election.
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