Ciara Phelan: Boundaries of Irish political landscape set to shift 

While the Electoral Commission prepares to reveal new constituency boundaries on Wednesday, talk is rife about the long-term plans of Ireland's political parties and their leaders 

Simon Harris' speech at the Collins/Griffith commemoration was seen by some as a play for the Fine Gael leadership. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

As summer recesses go, this one has been something of a walk in the park for the Government.

The Dáil wound up in mid-July with those who stroll the corridors of power wondering what controversy would interrupt their summer holidays this year.