Dara Calleary replaces Robert Troy as Minister of State

Mr Calleary, who was forced to resign after the golfgate controversy, had been tipped for the role along with Kildare TD James Lawless.

Dara Calleary was forced to resign after the golfgate controversy. File photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Dara Calleary has been appointed a Minister of State to replace Robert Troy.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the appointment of the Mayo TD after Cabinet this morning.