Mixed reaction to Kenny’s new assorted cabinet

Enda Kenny’s new Cabinet has received mixed reaction with praise after he appointed more women to government, but also questions about the role he gave certain ministers.

For the first time since the 1960s, the make-up of the Government also includes several ministers who are not from specific parties and are Independent.

A number of Fine Gael TDs were also promoted from the backbenches, while Mr Kenny also broke up the Department of Environment and created a new Department of Housing, and he also merged new areas into the Department of Communications and the Department of Arts.