In a judgment on Friday, a three-judge court said proceedings brought by Sinn Féin’s Patrick ‘Pa’ Daly and Paul Murphy of People Before Profit–Solidarity gave rise to “one of the rare and exceptional circumstances” where unsuccessful litigants should be awarded a proportion of their legal costs.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy had taken a case against the Taoiseach, the Government of Ireland, and the Attorney General in relation to allowing super junior ministers to attend Cabinet.

The Government has completed its list of 23 junior ministers, a record number

The recently-appointed juniors, aside from the chief whip, are Fine Gael’s Hildegarde Naughton and Regional Independents Seán Canney and Noel Grealish.

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell said there have been "conflicting reports" when it comes to the 'super junior' roles.

Simon Harris has appointed his junior ministers on his first full day as Taoiseach

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said there was "strong talent and ability from across the three Government parties"

Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy have been dropped as junior ministers as part of a reshuffle taking place

Leo Varadkar instituted a ban on devices like smartphones and tablets at Cabinet, citing security concerns

The three Government leaders will meet on Tuesday to discuss junior ministerial appointments