Politics

Simon Harris’ cabinet reshuffle: Who’s on the up and who’s for the chop

Harris is likely to promote a number of Fine Gael’s next wave of political stars when he takes the party’s reins

One of the first tasks that will face Simon Harris if he is successfully elected as taoiseach in the coming weeks will be the appointment of his cabinet.

One of the first tasks that will face Simon Harris if he is successfully elected as taoiseach in the coming weeks will be the appointment of his cabinet.

So who’s most at risk of being dropped in the forthcoming reshuffle? And who’s in line for promotion?

For the chop

Leo Varadkar’s exit from government is likely to be followed by an exit from the Dáil, though he says he hasn’t made up his mind on ...