(1) The Taoiseach informed me this evening by phone that he was removing me from office as Minister for Agriculture.
I am both surprised and disappointed with this decision.

— Barry Cowen (@CowenBarry) July 14, 2020

Retain Level 3, work with it, implement it, adhere to it. Moving to 4 or 5 is running and hiding from Covid.

— Barry Cowen (@CowenBarry) October 16, 2020

A Chineese acquaintance contacted me tonight seeking to donate 30 respirators and ppe equipment. I’ve contacted the HSE who will liaise directly and take receipt of the donation. A marvellous act of generosity and solidarity. Mile buiochas ! pic.twitter.com/xx9az53PAq

— Barry Cowen (@CowenBarry) March 24, 2020

Taoiseach confirmed to me last night that we will vaccinate 80% of adult population by June end. We now need a plan linking vaccination progress with reopening of society.

— Barry Cowen (@CowenBarry) March 25, 2021