RICHARD Bruton and his people had something of a bittersweet experience announcing the 1,000 jobs for Cork from Seagate yesterday. Sweet, because no Minister would turn down the chance of announcing the biggest jobs project ever won for Cork. And bitter, of course, because by the time the next election comes around, everyone will have forgotten who unveiled the project.

The details were all agreed before the election but, unfortunately for the Rainbow, it was not passed by the Seagate board in time for a prepolling day announcement. At least they had the consolation of stopping Fianna Fail and the PDs from grabbing the moment of glory.