Is Mary Mitchell O'Connor up to the task of driving jobs growth?

Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor says she is not building a political career, but singularly focussed on job creation. Is she up to the task, asks Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe

HER appointment to Cabinet and as jobs minister was heralded as a victory for female politicians but also a surprise promotion from the Fine Gael backbenches.

Her strong support for Taoiseach Enda Kenny and electoral success in the general election was seen as support for the decision.