Former Independent minister is seeking to be elected to the Seanad for the University of Dublin constituency
Katherine Zappone , pictured with Prof Eve Patten and Prof Linda Hogan , at the announcement of the former minister's Seanad candidacy. Photograph: Hugh Chaloner
Originally from the United States, Ms Zappone is a co-founder of the An Cosán adult education centre and is a former TCD lecturer.What are the potential points of conflict between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael when coalition talks begin in earnest?In 2016 she was the first Independent politician to sign up to join his minority government and she secured a cabinet seat as part of the deal.
A later Department of Foreign Affairs review found that Ireland’s special envoys should be appointed in an “open, accountable and transparent manner”. It also said “her leadership was instrumental in Ireland’s historic Marriage Equality referendum in May 2015”.
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