Two Independent TDs will attend Cabinet meetings as super junior ministers under an agreement reached to pave the way for the formation of the next government.
The Regional Independent Group will have two ministers at the Cabinet table, but they will not hold senior ministries.
It is likely that these posts will go to Galway East TD Seán Canney and Galway West TD Noel Grealish.
Seven TDs from the Regional Independents are set to support the next government as part of an agreement with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Meanwhile, Independent TDs Michael and Danny Healy-Rae have also reached an agreement to support the incoming government.
Last night they are only saying “job done” and will reveal more details of their agreement early tomorrow.
It is understood the Healy-Raes have secured one junior ministerial post.
The Cabinet breakdown will see Fianna Fáil hold eight senior roles to Fine Gael’s seven.
It is expected that Micheál Martin will hold the office of Taoiseach until some point in 2027 and possibly for a longer duration than the Fine Gael leader.
Today, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to hold parliamentary party meetings to discuss the new programme for government.
