Independent TDs are advocating for the elevation of the Department of Rural Affairs to a full cabinet position and also pursuing a 'super junior' minister along with two junior ministers positions.
Amid changes, the Department of Justice will gain a new Domestic Affairs Department to handle immigration, as heavily lobbied for by Fianna Fáil.
Speculation surrounds appointments with Taoiseach Simon Harris possibly taking over Foreign Affairs, while outgoing Justice Minister Helen McEntee may shift to the Department of Enterprise.
Despite expectations, sources indicate that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil may not simply swap housing and justice portfolios, with Health likely transferring to Fine Gael.
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