Ahern backs Harney to stay in Health

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern said he hopes Mary Harney will remain as Health Minister and in that event he will not reshuffle his Cabinet.

And speaking during a break at the EU-Asia summit in Helsinki, Mr Ahern accused Fine Gael of having wrecked the country every time they have been in government in the past.

The Taoiseach said he would have no difficulty working with Michael McDowell when he becomes PD leader today.