Simon Coveney is stepping aside from Cabinet. The current Enterprise Minister says he spoke to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris last night to inform him he would not be making himself available to serve as a minister when the Dáil resumes next week. He says he'll continue to work as a proud TD for Cork South Central.
Simon Harris is expected to be elected as Taoiseach and form his new Cabinet next Tuesday. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan says Simon Coveney will be missed from cabinet: