Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Regional Independents have struck a deal to form a new Irish government, with two super junior ministerial positions going to the Regional Independents. Micheál Martin will be Taoiseach initially, with Simon Harris as Tánaiste.
A coalition government is set to be formed in Ireland next week, following an agreement between Fine Gael , Fianna Fáil , and the Regional Independents . Under the terms of the deal, the Regional Independent group will receive two super junior ministerial positions, likely to be held by Noel Grealish and Sean Canney, who will sit at the Cabinet table. Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Marian Harkin are expected to be appointed junior ministers under the arrangement.
Plans for separate Government Departments for Infrastructure and Domestic Affairs appear to have been abandoned. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will become Taoiseach next Wednesday and will rotate the position with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, who is likely to assume the role of Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and oversee foreign affairs. Paschal Donohoe is set to retain his position as Finance Minister, while Jack Chambers will take charge of a strengthened Department of Public Expenditure, with a renewed emphasis on infrastructure development. Negotiations are ongoing with the Healy Rae brothers this evening to determine if they will join the new coalition government.
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