Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers

Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.
Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers
Wed, 01 Jul, 2020 - 23:15
Paul Hosford

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin: new cabinet seeks to address regional imbalances. Pic: Maxwell Photography/PA Wire
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin: new cabinet seeks to address regional imbalances. Pic: Maxwell Photography/PA Wire

Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.

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