Cowen remarks suggest cabinet reshuffle on way

A WIDE-RANGING cabinet shake-up in the wake of Willie O’Dea’s resignation looked more likely last night, as the Taoiseach insisted he was in no hurry to complete his top team.

Brian Cowen’s move to take his time before replacing the defence minister sparked speculation that a broader reshuffle was on the cards.

Mr Cowen said he was happy to continue having the defence portfolio assigned to him for the present, which was seen by observers as a suggestion he may need extra time to make major changes to the Government’s front bench.