Paschal Donohoe rules out EU trade job interest and unveils 'simpler' wage subsidy scheme

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe ruled himself out of the vacant Commission post left by Phil Hogan in the aftermath of golfgate. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that all his energy is focused on helping the country through the current situation and he is not interested in putting his name forward for a position on the EU Commission following the resignation of Phil Hogan.

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland Mr Donohoe said that he expects the Government to put forward a number of candidates who could “retain” the trade portfolio.