RTÉ sports journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn is to become a Fine Gael senator 

In a surprise announcement, Tánaiste Simon Harris said Ms Ní Chuilinn would be a 'fantastic addition' to the Fine Gael team

RTÉ sports broadcaster Evanne Ní Chuilinn is to become a Fine Gael senator. Photograph Moya Nolan

RTÉ sports journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn is to become a Fine Gael senator, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin unveiled his 11 Seanad nominees.

In a surprise announcement on Friday, Tánaiste Simon Harris confirmed the appointment, saying that Ms Ní Chuilinn would be a “fantastic addition” to the Fine Gael team.