John Brady of Sinn Féin appointed as new chairman of Ireland's Public Accounts Committee.

Sinn Féin TD John Brady has been appointed as the new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ireland. The PAC oversees public spending and ensures value for money in state bodies. Brady replaces Máiread Farrell, who now chairs the Finance Committee. The role comes with an annual salary bonus of €10,888. The allocation of committee chair roles is based on election results.