Fine Gael's Neale Richmond will replace Damien English as Minister of State after he resigned over his second home controversy.
English resigned over his failure to declare ownership of a property in 2008 when applying for planning permission to build another home. The Dublin Rathdown TD will have special responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business and the Department of Social Protection.
Speaking following the Cabinet decision, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said: “I was very happy to nominate Neale Richmond for this important position. Neale is an exceptionally capable politician and parliamentarian who has been to the forefront of issues arising from Brexit, including its impact on Irish business and trade. He is a first time TD but has also served a full term in the Seanad.
