Change of tune amid talks - John Halligan sliding back into his foxhole

How interesting it is that Irish politicians now change their positions almost daily, writes Juno McEnroe. 

Junior education minister John Halligan at the weekend threatened to bring “all hell” down on the Government over a refusal to upgrade cardiac services in Waterford. However, as we all know, a day or two is a long time in politics.

As you see on the right, the Independent Alliance minister stood trapped beside Taoiseach Enda Kenny bang in front of the television cameras yesterday, swamped by schoolchildren at a launch.