Michael Noonan , former Fine Gael leader is back in frontline politics , as Enda Kenny handed him the finance portfolio as he named his new front bench today.
James Reilly is named as deputy leader and keeps the health and children portfolio.
Richard Bruton, former Finance spokesperson is now spokesman for enterprise, jobs and economic planning.
The new line up in full:
Enda Kenny: Leader / Northern Ireland
James Reilly: Deputy Leader & Health & Children, (with responsibility for policy coordination & implementation)
Michael Noonan: Finance
Sean Barrett: Foreign Affairs
Richard Bruton: Enterprise, Jobs & Economic Planning (including public service reform)
Catherine Byrne: Older Citizens
Simon Coveney: Transport
Deirdre Clune: Innovation & Research
Jimmy Deenihan: Tourism, Culture & Sport
Andrew Doyle: Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Frank Feighan: Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs
Charlie Flanagan: Children
Phil Hogan: Environment, Heritage & Local Government
Paul Kehoe: Chief Whip (with responsibility for political reform)
Fergus O’Dowd: Education & Skills
John Perry: Small Business
Michael Ring: Social Protection
Alan Shatter: Justice & Law Reform
David Stanton: Defence
Leo Varadkar: Communications & Natural Resources
Frances Fitzgerald: Leader in Seanad
