Cowen declines to be drawn on Cabinet reshuffle

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has indicated he may not rush to fill the Cabinet vacancy created by the resignation of Willie O'Dea.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has indicated he may not rush to fill the Cabinet vacancy created by the resignation of former Defence Minister Willie O'Dea.

O'De's departure has sparked rumours that Mr Cowen may embark on a wider reshuffle of his ministerial team.