It’s hard to figure out what Fine Gael and its leader have been doing for the past couple of weeks, as they managed to turn an unfortunate health episode of one of its more colourful Ministers into a soap opera of accusation, intrigue and speculation. I know Simon Harris isn’t getting much sleep these days, but still. Next weekend the party gets the chance to gee-up the troops and rally around the leader at its ardfheis in Cork. God knows they need it. Mind you, these gatherings are also the opportunity for gossip, conspiracy, scheming and plotting. So, lots to look forward to. Everyone hopes Patrick O’Donovan makes a full recovery and is back at work quickly, and Harris has been very clear that he wants him back in the Cabinet – though, from what I can tell, few people expect to see him back soon. It is to be…
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