ieExplains: What is a junior minister?

Here's everything you need to know

Michael Lowry arrives at Government Buildings with fellow Regional Independent TDs Marian Harkin and Sean Canney. Picture: RollingNews

The new government is set to see a union between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independents and the two Healy-Rae brothers. 

The Regional Independents and one of the Healy-Reas are set to land junior ministerial positions.