Simon Coveney: No decision yet on Katherine Zappone replacement

The appointment was criticised by opposition parties, who accused the Government of cronyism and a lack of due process in the appointment

The Irish Government is yet to decide whether to appoint another person to the role of UN special envoy on freedom of opinion and expression, following the Katherine Zappone controversy (Niall Carson/PA)

The Government is yet to decide whether to appoint another person to the role of UN special envoy on freedom of opinion and expression, following the Katherine Zappone controversy.

The former children’s minister stepped back from the role after a storm arose around the manner of her appointment.