Simon Coveney
Simon Coveney is about to step aside as a Fine Gael minister.
The Enterprise Minister has told new Taoiseach Simon Harris that he does not want to be considered as part of the upcoming Cabinet reshuffle.
Mr Harris will now have a second vacancy at the Cabinet table on top of the space made available by Leo Varadkar’s departure.
Mr Coveney’s departure from Cabinet will also indicate he will not be running in the next general election.
The Cork South Central TD said a week ago he would be running, but his departure from Cabinet changes that situation.
Mr Harris will announce his new Cabinet next week.