Minister Michael Creed faces Brexit storm clouds over agriculture sector

Preparing for his summer break, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed knows the daunting challenges that will face him and the Government when ministers return to Leinster House in the autumn.

Brexit, pay demands and industrial unrest, a creaking health service, budget negotiations, and internal tensions in the minority government are just some of the obstacles down the line.

Sanguine though about the work ahead, the Cork TD knows he is fortunate to be in Cabinet, especially after being on the wrong side of the failed 2010 leadership heave against Enda Kenny.