Fianna Fáil TDs do not expect wide-scale reshuffle

FIANNA FÁIL TDs do not expect the Taoiseach to carry out a wide-scale or radical cabinet reshuffle when he fills the ministerial position left vacant with the resignation of Willie O’Dea.

A number of backbenchers believe bringing in fresh faces would help Fianna Fáil’s electoral prospects ahead of a general election.

But many conceded that this is not likely because of the Taoiseach’s loyalty to some Cabinet colleagues and the risks associated with upsetting too many of the troops in an already shaky coalition.