Irish Examiner view: Budget giveaway

Political choices

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney dismissed rumours of a constituency switch. Picture: Dan Linehan

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney spoke at length to the Irish Examiner in recent days, dismissing rumours of a constituency switch to East Cork among other matters.

Coveney’s commitment to Cork South Central was followed by Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Paschal Donohoe's bullish prediction that his (and Coveney’s) party will be returned to power at the next election.