Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey is among those tipped for possible promotion today when party leader Enda Kenny names his front bench.
While there’s expected to be a position for the man who led the botched heave against the Fine Gael leader – many others who backed Richard Bruton now face the sack.
Its two weeks to the day since Enda Kenny won the vote of confidence of his parliamentary party and this afternoon the Fine Gael leader will reveal his new look front bench .
The man behind the heave Richard Bruton is expected to be brought back into the fold and appointed spokesman on Enterprise, however other dissidents are expected to be so lucky.
Limerick TD and former Leader Michael Noonan is tipped to be the big winner and is seen as a sure bet for the Finance portfolio while the position of deputy leader is expected to go to either James Reilly or Phil Hogan.
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey who supported Enda Kenny during the leadership heave is also being tipped for promotion.
Clare Fine Gael TD Pat Breen backed Deputy Bruton but later pledged loyalty to Enda Kenny, while Deputy Joe Carey backed the party leader from the start and recently told Clare FM that he was due to hold talks with Enda Kenny and "might" be part of his new front bench.
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