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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
Clane Law Student Charged In Connection With Intercepted Bomb Appears In Monaghan Court
Isobella Perrie Sullivan, from Abbeylands Park, was charged in connection with the discovery of a bomb in a car in Monaghan last month
Fire Crews Remain At Scene Following Major North Dublin Scrapyard Blaze
Fire crews remain at the scene of a major scrapyard blaze in north county Dublin, where up to 100 vehicles were destroyed.
Former Kill Resident to Represent Ireland at British Transplant Games
Married father of three, Kevin Rooney is among 20 athletes competing this weekend
Brenda Fricker Remembered As A "True Legend" At Funeral Today
The Oscar-winning actress died last month at Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross
Family Of Carlow Designer Files $50m US Lawsuit
Civil proceedings have been launched over the death of fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, who was found on a yacht in the Hamptons last year.
Just 20 Homes Available Within HAP Limits Nationwide
Simon Communities report finds 17 were in Dublin, with Kildare the only area outside the capital to have any properties available.
Minister Heydon Visits UK To Strengthen Irish Beef Trade
Agriculture Minister says maintaining strong links with Britain's largest buyers is key to protecting Ireland's biggest export market.
Back-To-School Costs, Including Paying For Digital Devices, Causing Major Concerns For Parents
Just over one quarter of secondary (27 per cent) and 21 per cent of primary school parents said they have to use savings in order to meet back-to-school costs
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