Why would law makers discommode influential and supportive friends? asks Michael Clifford

Simon Coveney, the agriculture minister, has dismissed the concerns of a former Fine Gael strategist that the party is “complacent” and is lacking young ministers.

Finally, it’s game on in general election 2016.

Three men have been found guilty of planning to murder former loyalist leader Johnny ”Mad Dog” Adair; Former Fine Gael strategist Frank Flannery has said that gender quotas have made it "difficult" for young, ambitious men; Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has said that says the proposed 50c per hour increase in the minimum wage is a balanced compromise.  Here’s this evening’s irishexaminer.com round-up.