TDs jostling for their roles in cabinet

Divisions are emerging among Independent TDs over cabinet positions in a minority government.

It is expected there will be jostling for ministerial roles as government formation negotiations continued last night between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

At least five Independents are in contention for the newly created senior rural affairs ministry. Others are looking for ministerial roles in education, transport, agriculture, and health.