Irish government confirm eleven nominees to the senate

by
Kevin Sharkey

BBC News NI Dublin reporter

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The leaders of the new Irish coalition government have confirmed 11 nominees to Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish parliament).

The nominations follow last November’s general election and the election of the new government in the Dáil (lower house of parliament) in January.

Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin and Tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris have selected a majority of woman for the posts following widespread criticism over the number of women appointed as ministers in the new government.

Seven of the 11 Seanad nominees are woman.

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The Seanad holds 60 members known as senators

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