State body appointees linked to coalition

A SITTING Labour councillor and a former Fine Gael party official have been appointed as directors to a state agency by Environment Minister Phil Hogan.

The latest political appointees come after a series of recent controversies surrounding appointments to Government agencies.

Labour councillor Jenny McHugh and accountant Mari Hurley were both appointed as directors of Pobal, a state agency that fosters social inclusion, last week after their positions were signed off by the cabinet.