She is now special envoy for freedom of expression in the United Nations.
A senior Minister is defending the appointment of Katherine Zappone as a Government envoy.
The former Children’s Minister has been appointed to the paid position of special envoy for freedom of expression in the United Nations.
The job was not advertised and the Taoiseach was not informed.
But Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien, feels she will do a good job
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