Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke has been announced as the new European Affairs Minister.
The Fine Gael representative takes over the portfolio having been Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning for the last two and half years.
Minsiter Burke’s new role is responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring European business, particularly cross cutting issues, which may involve a number of functions and other government departments.
While the office is based in Dublin, the Division works closely with staff in Brussels and Strasbourg.
Fine Gael TDs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Kieran O'Donnell have been promoted to Junior Ministers after a reshuffle this afternoon.
Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy made way, losing their Minister of State positions.
The Sligo /Leitrim Deputy Frank Feighan says he knew from the beginning of his term that he was only going to serve in the position until the change of Taoiseach.
Deputy Feighan says it was a privilege and honour to serve the people of Ireland during one of the most challenging public health emergencies in our history.
