Martin to take on Foreign Affairs while Coveney moved to Enterprise and Employment

In a surprising move, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a new unit for his Department which he said will focus on child poverty and improving wellbeing.

Leo Varadkar speaking in the Dáil chamber after being nominated as Taoiseach. Picture: Maxwell Photography/PA Wire

Jack Chambers has emerged as the big loser in the Cabinet reshuffle having been handed an effective demotion from his position as Chief Whip.

Mr Chambers has swapped with Fine Gael’s Hildegarde Naughton and will be new junior minister for Transport.