Taoiseach emerges as early favourite to become Ireland’s next EU Commissioner 

Micheál Martin could cap off a turbulent few years with a prestigious new role for himself without dividing Fianna Fáil

Having weathered turbulence from within and without Fianna Fáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin could engineer a win-win, with a plum job for himself while avoiding a nasty leadership battle within the party. File picture

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has emerged as the early favourite to become Ireland’s next EU Commissioner in 2024, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Mr Martin, who is set to become Tánaiste when he vacates his office in December, has stated his intention of leading Fianna Fáil into the next election, however, it has been suggested that he could depart to Europe.