Ex-minister is headhunted for PR work

Former Fianna Fáil minister Pat Carey has been head-hunted to work in public relations.

Mr Carey, who served as chief whip under former taoiseach Brian Cowen, has been recruited by DHR Communications on a consultancy basis.

The company, which is run by former Labour Party press officer Catherine Heaney says Mr Carey will concentrate on the areas of consultation management, strategy, and public affairs.