Harris faces 'toughest decision' yet over Kate O'Connell selection for Seanad

Kate O'Connell is being tipped as Simon Harris' Seanad nominee. Picture: Dan Linehan

Taoiseach Simon Harris is facing "his toughest decision to date" on whether to appoint Kate O’Connell to the Seanad.

The former Dublin Bay South TD is the top name being circulated around Leinster House to be selected as the Taoiseach's nominee to fill the seat being vacated by new MEP Regina Doherty.