Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, and the Leader of the Seanad, Maurice Cummins have announced Fine Gael’s new list of Seanad spokespersons. The new Fine Gael spokespersons are as follows:
Government Leader and Northern Ireland– Maurice Cummins
Chief Whip and Defence– Paul Coughlan
Finance– Michael D’Arcy
Enterprise Jobs and Innovation– Deirdre Clune
Public Expenditure and Reform– Tom Sheahan
Education and Skills– Jim Darcy
Environment and Local Government– Cait Keane
Justice, Equality and Disabilities – Martin Conway
Agriculture, Marine and Food– Michael Comiskey
Health– Colm Burke
Arts and Heritage– Eamonn Coghlan
Foreign Affairs and Trade– Michael Mullins
Social Protection and Children– Imelda Henry
Transport – Pat O’Neill
Tourism, Sport and Gaeltacht Affairs– Terry Brennan
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources– Tony Mulcahy
EU Affairs – Catherine Noone
Following the announcement, Leader of the Seanad, Senator Maurice Cummins said: “The Senators taking on new roles will have a great opportunity to show their talents in different areas. I am confident that this will make an already strong Seanad team even stronger.” All other Fine Gael Senators retain their existing roles.