Paschal Donohoe to move into Michael Noonan’s former office

Finance Minister and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe is to move into the office occupied by his predecessor Michael Noonan.

Mr Donohoe began his first day in charge of the two departments by travelling to Luxembourg to attend a meeting of European finance ministers. He is to be briefed by his new officials tomorrow.

It is understood Mr Donohoe will be joined next week by two junior ministers, one operating in each department.