One-time Seanad leader will lead the advisory firm’s public affairs unit
Lisa Chambers was a TD for the Mayo constituency between 2016 and 2020 before leading Fianna Fáil in the Seanad. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
The one-time TD, a barrister who also served for a time as Fianna Fáil’s spokesperson on defence, Brexit and European affairs, was one of her party’s two candidates in Mayo in last year’s general election but failed to win a seat. Ms Chambers said her decade or so in national politics has given her “invaluable experience” as she embarks upon “a new chapter in my life”.
“Lisa is a superb addition to the team, further enhancing our communications and public affairs offering through her unique insights and experience in Irish government and European affairs.”
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