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Though well short of the spot in the Oval Office once held by his uncle and coveted by his father, the Cabinet post would put Kennedy the closest he has ever been to the heart of a federal government that he previously pilloried only from the outside.

But even if it achieves that, it will still be well short of what is required for a Dáil majority.

Jesse Leon was stopped short of the line to gain on fourth and one at the eight-yard line, giving the ball back to South Gate with less than 40 seconds left.

They say consumer demand for electric cars has fallen far short of what was expected, meaning they are struggling to sell enough.

“It’s nothing short of magical to finish the year like this,” Manuel said.