Daniel McConnell: Zappone appointment eroding trust in Government

Katherine Zappone has been appointed to the role of Special Envoy for Freedom of Expression, a move which has angered the public and Government TDs

Former children's minister Katherine Zappone.

From time to time, issues come along in politics which annoy the hell out of the general public.

You realise this by the volume of texts you get to your phone after the story is broken and by the level of engagement on social media.