New faces expected on frontbench in show of dynamism

FINE GAEL TDs David Stanton from Cork East and Paul Kehoe from Wexford are expected to be among the new faces on the party frontbench when Enda Kenny confirms his general election lineup tomorrow.

Conscious of the indifferent reception to the limited personnel changes in the Taoiseach’s reshuffle, party figures said the Fine Gael leader is anxious to inject dynamism into his ranks through his changes.

Former party leader Michael Noonan is understood to be ready for a return to frontline action and the foreign affairs and justice portfolios are likely to be divided up between the Limerick East TD and Cork South-West TD Jim O’Keeffe.