Jobs for the boys?

WHY does Bertie find it necessary to appoint three extra ministers — apart from giving more jobs to the boys?

And what do most ministers of state do with all the extra staff — are they appointed to facilitate pork-barrel politics?

The number of junior ministers was increased greatly by Charlie Haughey as payback for his success in ousting Jack Lynch. Maybe Bertie’s parting shot is to ape his hero and mentor.