Jack Chambers TD was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Transport on 17 December, with special responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics.
A draft delegation of functions order is currently being prepared by the Department of Transport and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel. Once finalised and signed, the order will be made available on the Irish Statute Book.
The intention is to delegate certain functions in the sectoral transport areas of aviation, maritime and roads to the Minister of State.