Motivational speaker Nikki Bradley appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris

Nikki Bradley.

Gabija Gataveckaite

Motivational speaker and disability rights advocate Nikki Bradley has been appointed a Senator by Taoiseach Simon Harris.

The Donegal native is likely to be highly tipped to run in Donegal to keep the Fine Gael Dáil seat vacated by former Minister Joe McHugh.