More than half of Fine Gael become ministers after junior position reshuffle

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has made more than half of his parliamentary party ministers after a reshuffle of junior positions, in which Fine Gael rebels were shunned.

Mr Kenny justified increasing the number of junior ministers from 15 to 18 and said the move allowed for a stronger emphasis on specific areas, including health, which will now have four junior ministers in office.

Several younger TDs have been promoted to the role of ministers.