Cullen 'has asked to be left out of next Cabinet'
The Taoiseach Brian Cowen is refusing to comment on reports Martin Cullen may depart Cabinet in the planned reshuffle.
The Arts, Sport and Tourism Minister is currently walking with the aid of a stick after a back condition has caused him chronic pain in recent weeks.
It is claimed he will inform the Taoiseach he does not want to be considered in a new Ministerial line-up on health grounds.
