Donegal Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle has been appointed to the new Oireachtas Committee for Fisheries and Marine Affairs.
Senator Boyle also sits on the Health Committee.
Oireachtas committees are comprised of members of both Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.
Senator Boyle, a Killybegs fishing operator, also has the role of spokesperson for Fisheries & Marine in Seanad Éireann.
He said: “I’m honoured by the opportunity and look forward to tackling the important challenges ahead in both areas.”
