Coalition rocked by Harney resignation

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will continue to gauge the implications for his government today after yesterday’s shock resignation of Mary Harney as leader of the Progressive Democrats.

The decision by the Tánaiste and Minster for Health could force a mini Cabinet reshuffle if current Minister for Justice Michael McDowell does not succeed her at the helm because she insisted that her successor must be a senior minister in government.