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TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen last night vowed to remain in office after an Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll revealed an 18 per cent satisfaction rating.

In another strong defence of his handling of the economy while minister for finance, Mr Cowen said the Government would run its term, and stressed his position was decided by majority support in the Dáil.