Supporting roles in focus as Taoiseach finalises junior ranks

The spotlight is now firmly fixed on Taoiseach Enda Kenny as he finalises the shake-up of his junior government ranks, writes Political Correspondent Shaun Connolly

IF Norman Mailer was correct and politics really is showbusiness for ugly people, then the eve of a reshuffle is like the build-up to the Oscars — lots of nominees, few statuettes.

And in this scenario, the red carpet is that colour because of the old blood being spilled to make way for the new.