He was appointed yesterday by the newly elected Taoiseach, Simon Harris.
The new Enterprise Minister says he'll be prioritising quick supports for SMEs.
Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD Peter Burke left his role in European Affairs yesterday to take a seat in Simon Harris' Cabinet.
The midlands has already seen a number of businesses close their doors for the last time this year, with Serenity Giftware in Clara the most recent to make the decision to shut.
Minister Burke says he wants to take some of the pressure off rising costs:
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