Chop-and-change ministeries - Taoiseach could learn from Adams

The Dáil’s summer recess lasts for another fortnight but party leaders have called reveille; they are preparing to lead eve-of-game captain’s runs. One or two autumn get-togethers may be of substance.

Others may be photo opportunities that give each party’s officer class a chance to reassert its authority.

They also allow party prefectures to get those who may have kicked the traces in the warm summer sun back on message. Playtime is over, we’re back in class boys and girls.