Demoted Hanafin 'delighted' with new Cabinet role

Former Social Affairs Minister Mary Hanafin insisted tonight that she was genuinely delighted with her shift to a rebranded Tourism, Culture and Sport portfolio as part of the Cabinet rejig.

Demoted Hanafin 'delighted' with new Cabinet role

Former Social Affairs Minister Mary Hanafin insisted tonight that she was genuinely delighted with her shift to a rebranded Tourism, Culture and Sport portfolio as part of the Cabinet rejig.

Dismissing suggestions the ministerial brief – vacated by Martin Cullen over health reasons – was regarded a governmental departure lounge, the Dun Laoghaire TD said she was not “overly surprised” with the move.

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