With white smoke from the government formation talks yesterday evening, all eyes now turn towards local TDs to see if they will get a Ministry. Under the framework, the Regional Independent group will get two super junior ministers - meaning Noel Grealish and Sean Canney will likely sit at the Cabinet table. Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Marian Harkin are expected to be appointed junior ministers under the deal.
Micheál Martin will become Taoiseach next Wednesday and rotate the position with Simon Harris, who's likely to take on the foreign affairs role as Tánaiste. Roscommon Galway Fianna Fail TD Dr Martin Daly has praised the negotiation teams for their swift work in agreeing to a plan for Government.
The Ballygar GP has been touted as being in the running for a Junior Ministry in the Department of Health. He played down the possibility when talking to Shannonside FM news:
