Enda Kenny relinquishes three Seanad nominees to Fianna Fáil

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has relinquished three of his Seanad nominees to Fianna Fáil as part of a special deal with Micheál Martin.

Enda Kenny relinquishes three Seanad nominees to Fianna Fáil
Sat, 28 May, 2016 - 01:00
Elaine Loughlin

In an unconventional move, Mr Kenny gave over three of the 11 nominations to Mr Martin.

Two former ministers and a number of failed Fine Gael TDs have also been chosen among Mr Kenny’s nominees to the Seanad.

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