FITTINGLY, Enda Kenny was interrupted as he gave a rambling answer at the closing press conference of Fine Gael’s parliamentary gathering by the novelty ring-tone of one of his handler’s phones blaring out: "Quack! Quack! Quack!"

A "significant" cabinet reshuffle will be announced tomorrow, according to the Finance Minister Michael Noonan, with Labour expected to promote three TDs and at least two promotions up for grabs in Fine Gael.