Micheál Martin confirms new Cabinet for 34th Dáil in first act as Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed his new Cabinet, with a number of surprise appointments and demotions

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin with party colleagues from Fianna Fáil at Leinster House after the vote confirming him as Taoiseach. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Micheál Martin has made several surprise appointments and demotions in his first act as Taoiseach.

He was nominated by his fellow TDs on Thursday afternoon on a score of 95 in favour to 76 against.