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Brendan Griffin declines Junior Minister role
MINISTER: Brendan Griffin has declined a Junior Minister position due to “family reasons”.
Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin has declined a Junior Minister role in the Cabinet reshuffle due to “family reasons”.
Griffin was widely expected to get a Junior Ministerial portfolio in Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's reshuffle on Wednesday afternoon.
“It is with regret that I am unable to take on a ministerial position at this particular time due to family reasons,” said Griffin.
“I will continue to carry out my duties as a TD for Kerry with commitment and dedication. I wish my friend and colleague, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, every success in his important work for our country and I thank him for considering me. I send my heartiest congratulations to my colleagues who have been appointed to ministerial roles and wish them well.”


