Published: Thu 19 May 2016, 6:19 PM

Last updated: Thu 19 May 2016, 7:21 PM

Offaly TD appointed as Minister of State

Published: Thu 19 May 2016, 6:19 PM

Last updated: Thu 19 May 2016, 7:21 PM

Offaly North Tipperary TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy has been promoted to the position of Minister of State for Health Promotion.

The Clareen based Fine Gael TD was among 18 appointments made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the past hour.

Published: Thu 19 May 2016, 6:19 PM

Last updated: Thu 19 May 2016, 7:21 PM

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