Another whirl of the merry-go-round for cabinet jobs, with careers on the line
Briefly

As new Taoiseach, Micheál Martin will have the prerogative to distribute cabinet roles between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. The cabinet features a limit of 15 members, leading to increased junior posts from 20 to 23 to accommodate the Regional Independent Group. Key shifts include the rotation of senior roles and reassignment of significant departments, creating a complex movement of ministers akin to a Rubik's Cube. The allocation suggests Fianna Fáil will secure eight ministerial posts and Fine Gael will retain seven, including crucial economic departments.
Micheál Martin will have sole prerogative in assigning cabinet portfolios, with Fianna Fáil expected to receive eight positions and Fine Gael seven.
The Cabinet's constitutional cap necessitated an increase in junior ministerial positions to accommodate shifts stemming from the new Taoiseach's appointment.
Key ministerial roles are in flux, with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil trading positions, akin to a ministerial Rubik's Cube.
The distribution of remaining positions indicates a balance, with Fianna Fáil likely acquiring crucial departments, while Fine Gael will manage significant economic roles.
Read at Irish Independent
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