The former Minister is Special Envoy for Freedom of Expression.
The finance minister has defended the appointment of Katherine Zappone to a senior government job without advertising the role.
The former children's minister was selected by the government for the paid position of Ireland's UN special envoy for freedom of expression.
Paschal Donohoe says the job was not advertised

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