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Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe

Michael McGrath was nominated by the Government in June with an eye to landing a plum financial portfolio. Picture: Leah Farrell

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024 - 00:00

Paul Hosford Deputy Political Editor

Former finance minister Michael McGrath will this week discover which European Commission job he has been selected for, with Government sources “hopeful” he will land a finance portfolio.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will tell Mr McGrath on Wednesday which role she has chosen for him, following an interview a fortnight ago, which sources said was considered “very good”.

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