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Sat 11 Nov 2009Cowen holds off on EU commissioner decision
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen is likely to finalise the nomination of Ireland’s next European commissioner following discussions this weekend with José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission.
Although former Fianna Fáil minister Maire Geoghegan-Quinn has been in prime position to take the post for weeks, close observers believe Mr Cowen may not make the appointment until after the Cabinet meeting next Tuesday.
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