Dara Calleary's replacement as Agriculture Minister will be appointed next week.

Taoiseach Míchéal Martin gave the commitment at a meeting with the IFA President last night.

Mayo TD Dara Calleary resigned from the Cabinet last Friday morning, as he apologised for attending an Oireachtas golf society dinner in Clifden on Wednesday night, which breached public health guidelines.

The IFA President Tim Cullinan says assurances have been given that the new Agriculture Minister will be appointed, once the Dáil resumes next week.