Clare’s Senator Defends Taoiseach’s Seanad Appointments

Clare's Senator has defended the Taoiseach's Seanad appointments, saying political representatives have no choice but to do things differently now.

Martin Conway admits he was taken aback over the three Fianna Fáil appointments but he believes those chosen will make a positive contribution to the Upper House.

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Mícheál Martin nominated the founder of Pieta House, Joan Freeman, the Chief Exective of Alzheimer's Ireland Colette Kelleher and businessman Pádraig Ó Ceidigh.

Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway says we're now looking at an era of concensus politics.