Hanafin named FF man to board on last day

MARY HANAFIN appointed a Fianna Fáil councillor and friend of Brian Cowen to the board of the Irish Sports Council on her last full day as Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister.

Hanafin named FF man to board on last day
Fri, 18 Mar, 2011 - 00:00
Paul O’Brien,  Political Editor

Ms Hanafin’s former department has confirmed she appointed Offaly county councillor Danny Owens to the Sports Council board on March 8.

It was the last full day for the outgoing FF government and one of Ms Hanafin’s final actions as a minister. The following day, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny was elected Taoiseach and appointed his Cabinet.

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