Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has announced that he will step down from Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week.
In a post on the social media platform X, Mr Coveney said he spoke to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris last night to inform him of his decision.
“I’ll continue to work as a proud TD for Cork South Central and will of course actively support the Government in the Dáil,” Mr Coveney said.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne, Mr Coveney said he did not know whether he would have been asked to be in Mr Harris’ Cabinet, but it would make life easier for the new party leader if he stepped down.
He said the move would aid party renewal and would bring forward new ideas.
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