Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has been named as a new Junior Minister at the Department of Public Expenditure. It follows the resignation of Paschal Donohoe as Finance Minister today.
Tánaiste Simon Harris will take on the brief with his job in the Department of Foreign Affairs being filled by Helen McEntee. Hildegarde Naughton has been named as the new Minister for Education. Minister Feighan has been speaking to Darragh O'Connor this evening following his appointment:
Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin, from Drumshanbo, says it's a big positive for the region:
Councillor McGloin also explains what Feighan's role involves:
Feighan represented Roscommon as a TD for many years. And Roscommon politicians in Fine Gael have also been welcoming the appointment.
Senator Gareth Scahill, from Castlerea, says it’s brilliant news for Feighan, who lived in Boyle for several years:
Councillor Ruth Conboy, from Castleplunkett, is also welcoming the appointment:
