This is just great for the parish, say neighbours

Former Cork lord mayor Donal Counihan spoke of his joy at seeing Cork so well represented at Cabinet. Pictures: Denis Minihane

There will be no formality in an estate in Cork where Micheal Martin has lived for three decades with neighbours who have celebrated birthdays and weddings along side him saying that they will continue to call the new Taoiseach by his first name.

To neighbours, the new Taoiseach is just the father of Micheál Aodh, Aoibhe or Cillian. Or a plus one to Mary.