This video is mostly comprised of footage from the Irish government's press conference, which announced the €85bn EU/IMF baliout for Ireland. The exchange in this video is between Brian Cowen, the political leader of Ireland, who is on his last legs for some time now, and one of Ireland's most popular broadcasters, Vincent Browne. Browne challenges the Taosiseach to show integrity, and shoulder some of the blame which he has presided over (before he was Taoiseach, he was the finance minister), but the Irish politician, like many of the ruling elite in western nations, just fudges the question with rhethoric and catchphrases. You can view the full press conference here. Watch full 1hr editions of Vincent Browne's nightly show here. |