KERRY TD Brendan Griffin has told how his young son asked him if he would still be his daddy when he was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Commenting on the impact a busy political life can have on a young family, he said it was by far the… Continue Reading
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Bruton to deliver keynote lecture
FORMER Taoiseach John Bruton will deliver the keynote lecture at this year’s Daniel O’Connell Summer School in south Kerry on Friday, August 25. The former Fine Gael leader, who was leader of the county from 1994-97, also served as EU Ambassador to the United States from 2004-2009. He is currently chair of the IFC as… Continue Reading
Honoured, humbled and privileged
BRENDAN Griffin said tonight he was “honoured, humbled and privileged” to be appointed Minister of State for Tourism and Sport by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. As revealed by KillarneyToday.com earlier today, the Castlemaine politician was elevated to the high ranks with specific responsibility for two departments that are very important in Kerry. A delighted Minister Griffin… Continue Reading
Brendan’s voyage to the top
BRENDAN Griffin travelled to Dublin early this morning as a TD representing the constituency of Kerry but he returns home tonight as a high-profile and influential junior minister with specific responsibility for tourism and sport – two very important matters in the Kingdom. The Castlemaine politician, who very publicly supported and campaigned for Leo Varadkar… Continue Reading
Brendan’s voyage could end with a seal of office
IT will come as no great surprise if Kerry TD Brendan Griffin answers his mobile phone in the coming weeks to hear Leo Varadkar’s voice at the other end of the line with an offer he just can’t refuse. Following his emphatic victory over Simon Coveney in today’s Fine Gael leadership race, the Social Protection… Continue Reading
