Office of Public Works ministerial change
Deputy Brendan Howlin asks whether the reshuffle of Ministers of State in the Office of Public Works will be approved by Cabinet or left to the Independent Alliance. The Taoiseach says Cabinet decides the appointment, while the nominee is for the Independent Alliance.
We are led to believe the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, is to rotate out of the Office of Public Works and be replaced by Deputy Seán Canney. We are told in this morning's edition of The Irish Times that this "Lanigan's Ball" arrangement is now in some doubt. As head of the Government, can the Taoiseach advise the House if there will be a change of Minister of State in the Office of Public Works? Will it be determined by a vote of the Cabinet as required by law or is it another toss of the coin?
Comment on this
The law states it is a matter for the Cabinet.