I see that Seán Sherlock is making a return to farming as the Labour Party’s new spokesperson on agriculture.

Sherlock already has form here, previously holding the role between 2007 and 2011. Matt Carthy of Sinn Féin has been appointed the party’s agriculture spokesperson.

Carthy has form too. Expect plenty of discussion on convergence and farm incomes.

Meanwhile, the latest to be handed a portfolio in Agriculture House is Martin Heydon.

The Kildare farmer has been handed responsibility for research and development, farm safety, and new market development.

The Dealer is looking forward to some head-butting in the Dáil chamber.