Simon Harris's big idea of a 'minister for infrastructure' ditched as coalition deal close to completion

Fianna Fáil will have eight full ministers at Cabinet to Fine Gael's seven. An expanded public expenditure role will now encompass infrastructure, reform, and digitalisation.

Mr. Martin opposed the creation of a standalone Department of Infrastructure, Climate, and Transport, fearing it would complicate the delivery of essential services like schools and hospitals.

Trade will now be included in the Department of Foreign Affairs, a strategic shift aimed at enhancing the significance of trade policy within the government's agenda.

The reshuffling of ministerial roles reflects ongoing negotiations to form a coalition, emphasizing the importance of individual departments in addressing infrastructure and service delivery.

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