Haughey favourite for junior minister’s job

FIANNA Fáil TDs expect no surprises when Taoiseach Bertie Ahern names a replacement for resigning Junior Minister Síle de Valera next week.

Ms de Valera steps down from her post as Minister of State at the Department of Education today.

Dublin North-Central TD Sean Haughey, son of the late Taoiseach Charles Haughey, is the favourite to succeed her.