I have no new job lined up, Cox insists

OUTGOING President of the European Parliament Pat Cox has received no offers of other work and still does not know what he will do next.

The Munster MEP for the past 15 years said he had not focused on what he will do when his mandate expires on July 19 but has a very full diary up to then.

He is optimistic that something will turn up. However, contrary to rumours and reports that he had directorships and other positions in his back pocket, Mr Cox said he does not have anything lined up and has not received any offers.