Taoiseach concedes Roderic O'Gorman has 'extraordinary workload' amid reshuffle speculation

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has already indicated Mr O'Gorman's workload, which includes handling the response to  the war in Ukraine, as well as direct provision, the mother and baby home legacy, and childcare, should be examined in the context of the reshuffle

There is speculation some of Roderic O'Gorman's responsibilities will be reallocated as part of the upcoming Cabinet re-shuffle. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The Taoiseach has acknowledged that Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman has an "extraordinary workload" amid speculation some of his responsibilities will be reallocated as part of the upcoming Cabinet re-shuffle.

The three coalition leaders are due to sit down next week to discuss changes at both senior and junior ministerial levels after the Taoiseach and Tánaiste rotate positions on December 17.