Former Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue tipped to scoop Junior Minister for Sport job
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Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
Charlie McConalogue — dropped as Minister for Agriculture last week — is tipped to become the junior minister for sport today.
The impending appointment is considered one of the plums of the minister of State rank, allowing its holder to be associated with good news stories through grants and openings — while having prominence through attending events and games.
Mr McConalogue was not available for comment ahead of his expected appointment, but the prime award will be seen as his continuing to have favour with the…
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