Kitt to quit politics after Cabinet reshuffle

Former Government Chief Whip Tom Kitt has announced his intention to quit politics at the next general election.

The Dublin South TD was the only person to be dropped by Brian Cowen in the Cabinet reshuffle announced yesterday.

Mr Kitt says he was offered a position as junior minister, but turned it down.

He says he intends to serve out his current term as TD, but will not be seeking re-election in 2012.