The Donegal woman will fill the position left in the upper house of the Oireachtas by Regina Doherty, who was elected as an MEP for Dublin last month. Bradley was appointed to the position by Taoiseach Simon Harris
Motivational speaker and disability activist Nikki Bradley has said it is the “honour of her life” to be appointed to the Seanad.
READ MORE: Cost of Living hikes for workers and welfare recipients in Budget 2025 - what we know so far “This is probably the honour of my life,” Ms Bradley said. “Up until now, I have been a disability advocate and incredibly passionate about being a voice for people with disabilities and their families.
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