Micheál Martin has begun naming the new Cabinet, already moving some high profile names.
The Taoiseach said there would be a "whole of Government approach" to delivering on key issues.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin with nominated members of the Cabinet in Government Buildings today. This evening Ministers will receive their individual seals of office from President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. pic.twitter.com/ktlcOm4lBq
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His place in the Department of Housing is taken by James Browne, who has been promoted along with James Lawless to Higher Education; meanwhile, Mary Butler is the new Chief Whip.
Congratulations to @MaryButlerTD on being appointed Government Chief Whip and Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for Mental Health. pic.twitter.com/gOjcfrKM9c
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Dara Calleary is back at the Cabinet table as the new Social Protection Minister, while Norma Foley takes on the Children and Disability brief.
Deeply honoured to accept the Seal of the Taoiseach from President Michael D. Higgins pic.twitter.com/vmkLRZrQ3w
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) January 23, 2025
Charlie McConalogue has lost his place at Cabinet and his replacement in Agriculture, Martin Heydon, is one of two promotions for Fine Gael with Jennifer Carroll McNeill going to Health.
Congratulations to @jennifer_carrollmacneill on being appointed as Minister for Health pic.twitter.com/T5XPnMfg8b
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 23, 2025
Tánaiste Simon Harris is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence and his deputy, Helen McEntee, will head up Education and Youth.
Congratulations to @simonharristd on being appointed Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Minister for Defence. pic.twitter.com/wyFFTqZ2YJ
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 23, 2025
Congratulations to @Paschald on being appointed Minister for Finance. pic.twitter.com/5Q0trscnbx
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 23, 2025
President Higgins this afternoon signed the Warrant of Appointment and presented the Seal of the Taoiseach and Seal of the Government to Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin in accordance with Article 13 of the Constitution pic.twitter.com/Stu41iJ6JW
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) January 23, 2025
They will receive their seals of office from President Higgins this evening.
Main image: President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Picture by: RollingNews.ie
