Biden nominates Claire Cronin as US Ambassador to Ireland
Massachusetts politician Claire Cronin, who has been nominated as the new Ambassador to Ireland.
US president Joe Biden has nominated Massachusetts politician Claire Cronin as the new Ambassador to Ireland.
The White House announced the much-speculated nomination on Wednesday, with Ms Cronin set to become the first female holder of the office since Jean Kennedy Smith ended her term in 1998.
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