Paschal Donohoe the big winner with two portfolios

Paschal Donohoe was the big winner in Leo Varadkar’s Cabinet reshuffle having been handed control of both the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure.

Mr Donohoe, who is highly regarded by Mr Varadkar, will now, as expected, be in full control of October’s budget.

“Leo highly rates Paschal and the two work very well together. It is a big vote of confidence to be given control of both,” said a source close to Mr Varadkar.