As one social media user said: “She did an atrocious job in Education and Justice, let’s see what disaster she does with Foreign Affairs”.
Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee has been promoted to Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Defence, in a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by Paschal Donohoe’s resignation to join the World Bank.
The Meath East TD, previously Minister for Education and Youth since January, becomes Ireland’s first woman to hold these prestigious portfolios. Tánaiste Simon Harris moves to Finance, praising McEntee’s European Affairs experience amid global tensions.
McEntee, a former Justice Minister, expressed enthusiasm for the role as Ireland prepares for its 2026 EU Presidency. Hildegarde Naughton succeeds her in Education.
The changes highlight Fine Gael’s evolving leadership under Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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