Ireland's first lesbian TD hopes to represent LGBT community in Dáil

Ireland's first lesbian TD has said she hopes to represent the interests of the entire LGBT community in the new Dáil.

Ireland's first lesbian TD hopes to represent LGBT community in Dáil
Fri, 04 Mar, 2016 - 06:15

Ireland's first lesbian TD has said she hopes to represent the interests of the entire LGBT community in the new Dáil.

Independent Catherine Zappone was one of the 35 women elected last weekend - 40% more than in 2011, and the highest in Irish history.

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