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Despite John O’Donoghue’s successes in both his ministries, he still remains first and foremost a Kerry TD, writes Political Editor Harry McGee.

THE full titles of Government departments today tend to be a bit of a mouthful. John O'Donoghue's two ministries have been no exception.

First of all he was Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Now, he's Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism. Sometimes you wish they'd simplify them a bit. If they did, they could come up with a concise job description for O'Donoghue that would neatly encompass all of his seven years at Cabinet Minister for Kerry.