Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government

Several Fine Gael party sources have insisted there has been no falling out between the two men but that Mr Murphy is keen to step back from ministerial politics.

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy will not be either a senior or junior minister if a new government is formed tomorrow, the Irish Examiner understands.

Mr Murphy went to Mr Varadkar long before a government looked like being formed and said he was ready to step back from ministerial duties.