Politics

Former government PR guru appointed as Canadian ambassador

John Concannon currently heads up the Global Ireland unit at the department of foreign affairs

The prominent former businessman implemented the Fine Gael-led government's communications at the start of Covid-19. Picture: Feargal Ward

A former communications guru and current head of the government’s Global Ireland unit is to be appointed the next ambassador to Canada following cabinet approval for nomination on Tuesday.

John Concannon will take up the role next year following the departure of current ambassador Eamonn McKee, who was appointed to the embassy in 2020.

Concannon currently works at the department of foreign affairs and is responsible for promoting Ireland abroad. He played a central role ...