08/07/2014

Taoiseach And Tánaiste To Resume Cabinet Reshuffle Discussions

Talks between the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the newly elected leader of the Labour Party, Tánaiste Joan Burton, are scheduled to resume following today's cabinet meeting.

The talks are expected to continue to focus on governmental priorities and a Cabinet reshuffle.

Today marks the final meeting of the cabinet in its current form.

Reports have suggested that the two leaders may clash over a replacement for Richard Burton at the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation.

(MH/CD)

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