The role of government departments and the ministers who will oversee them will be kept a closely guarded secret by party leaders until a actual government is approved. Of the 15 departments operating under this government, parts will be siphoned off and sections moved sideways onto other departments. The Irish Examiner understands, following widespread lobbying, the Department of Children will be kept as a standalone department and, potentially, even strengthened. Party sources say it may also incorporate equality or community affairs in an effort to beef up the department. This would likely slim down the security side of the role, which would still be a standalone department.

Source: Irish Examiner June 24, 2020 18:00 UTC