EU Commission President signals Ireland could lose trade portfolio

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said her team could face a reshuffle after the resignation of the Irish trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan. Picture: AP

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has given a clear signal Ireland will lose the trade portfolio when it nominates its new EU Commissioner.

In a televised address delivered in Brussels without any media questions, Ms von der Leyen said she will decide on the final allocation of portfolios in the College of Commissioners at a later stage.