Jim Gavin and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin to chair citizens' assemblies 

Both assemblies, on biodiversity loss and a directly-elected mayor for Dublin, will begin their work on April 9

Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin has been appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin to oversee the assembly on biodiversity loss. Picture: Moya Nolan

UCD academic Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and Dublin football's five-in-a-row winning manager Jim Gavin will chair two upcoming citizens' assemblies.

Dr Ní Shúilleabháin has been appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin to oversee the assembly on biodiversity loss, and Mr Gavin will chair the assembly on a directly-elected mayor for Dublin.