The incoming tánaiste's expanded role will encompass foreign affairs and international trade, signifying a robust shift in the government’s operational structure.
The draft programme commits to reintroducing the lower 9% VAT rate for the food, hospitality, and services sectors, although implementation will be postponed until later this year.
The coalition agreement leads to Fianna Fáil holding eight senior cabinet posts while Fine Gael will retain seven, affecting areas like Justice and Health.
Barricading possibilities for new department formations, key proposals from both Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have undergone significant compromises.
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