President Connolly appoints Council of State nearly six months into term

Seven new members bring legal, academic and human rights expertise to advise the President over her term

President Catherine Connolly. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

President Catherine Connolly has appointed her Council of State nearly six months after taking office as Uachtarán na hÉireann.

The President of Ireland can call upon the Council of State to “aid and counsel the President”. They are often called upon when the President is asked to sign a Bill into law and seeks advice.