Majority of junior ministers have no legal powers after 100 days in office

A significant number of junior ministers in the government, over half, are yet to receive assigned legal responsibilities, raising concerns about the government's strategy on delegation. Notably, confusion has been highlighted by Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon's office when responding to questions regarding his junior ministers' powers. Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin has expressed criticism, interpreting the delay as a sign of the government's reluctance to distribute accountability effectively. Housing Minister James Browne is still working on defining the specific functions of these ministers, reflecting a broader issue of management and urgency within the cabinet.

Over half of the junior ministers appointed still lack legal responsibilities, highlighting delays in delegation and concerns about the government's urgency in defining roles.

Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin critiques the situation, suggesting it reflects a reluctance to delegate powers and a serious lack of urgency from the government.

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