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New Minister of State from Carlow Kilkenny ‘absolutely astounded’ while fellow constituency TD in the frame for Leas Ceann Comhairle role

It's understood John McGuinness is being considered to share the position of deputy to Verona Murphy

Edwina Grace by Edwina Grace
30/01/2025
in Featured, KCLR News, News & Sport
New Minister of State from Carlow Kilkenny ‘absolutely astounded’ while fellow constituency TD in the frame for Leas Ceann Comhairle role

Images: Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Facebook

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The new Junior Minister from the Carlow Kilkenny constituency says she’s ‘absolutely astounded and incredibly grateful’ for the many hundreds of messages she’s received following her appointment.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin yesterday handed Jennifer Murnane O’Connor the Department of Health portfolio for Special Responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy.

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While her constituency and party colleague John McGuinness is seemingly in the running to share the Leas Ceann Comhairle role with Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan.

In the early hours of this morning, she posted the following on her Facebook page;

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Reacting to the appointment, CEO of Carlow Chamber Nicola Doran told our Martin Quilty it’s great for both counties;

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