The new Taoiseach Micheal Martin named his Cabinet this afternoon.
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke has stayed in Cabinet as he retains his portfolio as Minister for Enterprise,Tourism and Employment.
Micheal Martin was naming his Cabinet this evening after returning to Government Buildings where he had been formally been approved as Taoiseach by President Michael D Higgins.
Longford Westmeath Independent Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has missed out on a mooted junior ministry position.
Overall, Six TDs across Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have received promotions to the top table.
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