WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen, visiting the United States to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, said on Wednesday his country was fighting its way back to economic recovery and renewed growth.
Speaking to a group of U.S. leaders, Cowen said Ireland had worked hard to repair its banking system and build a new economy.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Alister Bull) Keywords: IRELAND ECONOMY/ (jeff.mason@thomsonreuters.com; +1 202 898 8392; Reuters Messaging: jeff.mason.reuters.com@reuters.net) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.
Speaking to a group of U.S. leaders, Cowen said Ireland had worked hard to repair its banking system and build a new economy.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Alister Bull) Keywords: IRELAND ECONOMY/ (jeff.mason@thomsonreuters.com; +1 202 898 8392; Reuters Messaging: jeff.mason.reuters.com@reuters.net) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.