Health Minister James Reilly's clampdown on cigarette packets won't come in for another three years – if it ever makes it into law.
Dr Reilly has rushed ahead with his legislation for plain packaging, before clearing difficult EU approval hurdles, amid speculation it will be one of his final acts as Health Minister.
The Fine Gael deputy leader is widely expected to be moved from his portfolio in next month's reshuffle and replaced by Leo Varadkar.
While Dr Reilly is thought to be on the brink of being moved aside, Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan is predicted for demotion.
Environment Minister Phil Hogan is still strongly linked with the European Commissioner's post, while there is uncertainty around Jobs Minister Richard Bruton.
"Reilly won't be in health. He [the Taoiseach] will find it hard to hold on to Deenihan," a senior government source told the Irish Independent.
A number of junior ministers are also expected to be dropped.
Source: Fionnan Sheahan, Irish Independent, 16/06/14
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