Glennon tops successor list

A SMALL number of senior Fianna Fáil backbench TDs have been installed as the early favourites to fill the junior ministry left vacant by Ivor Callely’s resignation yesterday.

There was some speculation that the unscheduled Cabinet meeting held yesterday morning would be used by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to name Mr Callely’s replacement.

However, according to Government sources, the nomination is now unlikely to take place in the immediate future. And there is some indication that Mr Ahern may wait until the New Year before announcing the new junior minister.