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 X, Mr Coveney said he had informed Fine Gael leader Simon Harris of his decision
"Last night I spoke to @SimonHarrisTD to inform him that I would not be making myself available to serve in cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week," he said. "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 has been Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment since December 2022.
He previously served as Tánaiste from late November 2017 until June 2020.
He also served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Defence.
