An Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has today appointed Minister Jack Chambers as Deputy Leader of the Fianna Fáil Party.
Commenting on the appointment, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said, "I am delighted to appoint Jack Chambers to the role of Deputy Leader of the Fianna Fáil party.
"He has served as a very effective councillor, TD and now as member of the government at cabinet.
"Since we entered Government, he has been working exceptionally hard – in his roles as Government Chief Whip, Minister of State for Sport and The Gaeltacht, and in his current role as Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
"Jack was very impressive in the capacity of the Fianna Fáil Director of Local Elections for the party. He impressed many with his commitment and organisational skills and helped to secure 248 council seats across the country, making Fianna Fáil the largest party in Local Government for the third consecutive term."
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