Brennan finds his way round unfamiliar territory

Political Reporter Michael O’Farrell finds the Social Affairs Minister overcoming his initial reluctance to take on the portfolio.

SEAMUS BRENNAN is tired. It’s six o’clock in his office high above Bus Áras and a solid day of interviews has worn him out.

By his own admission the past 11 months, since last September’s tumultuous Cabinet reshuffle, have not been easy. For the moment, though, he doesn’t want to talk about that.