Connolly Appoints Diverse Council of State

0:00On March 31st, Irish President Catherine Connolly just appointed seven sharp minds to the Council of State, the group that dishes out advice on big, constitutional moves, standouts include Linda Irvine, the Irish language activist from a Protestant family in East Belfast, and Colin Harvey, a human rights law professor. At Queen's University Belfast, Irvine runs the first Irish language center in a loyalist neighborhood and founded the pioneering integrated school teaching through Irish. She stacked up honors like an MBE in 2021, honorary doctorates from Queen's Entrinity and spots in the Royal Irish Academy. These pics lean heavy on legal eagles and equality experts, reflecting Connolly's push for diverse voices and advising on bills headed to the Supreme, Court or other key calls. Harvey brings Commissioner Giggs from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and Northern Ireland's version, plus EU ties. The ResPAC series credentials too. Fio-Nuala Niawa Lion, International Law Whiz at Queen's with Harvard and Yale Stints,

1:04Kathleen Lynch, UCD, Equality Studies Prof and former Commissioner Conner O'Mahoney, UCC Constitutional Law Dean, Danja O'Connell, Galway Law Prof and Policing Reformer, and CRN H. Carday, I.X. Galway Uni President from Connolly's Home County. This line up strengthens the council's brain trust alongside x-leaders and top officials, setting up solid council for whatever constitutional curves. Ireland faces next. You've been listening to Global News today, AI-powered Global Coverage.