Donohoe to 'convince' ministers to allow McGrath attend Eurogroup meetings

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said he has had a positive response from eurozone finance ministers to his bid to win a second term as president of the Eurogroup. Picture: Brian Lawless

Paschal Donohoe has said he and the Government must convince Europe’s finance ministers to allow him and Michael McGrath both attend Eurogroup meetings after December.

Mr Donohoe said he would be explaining to his colleagues how the proposal to have him remain as chair, while also having Mr McGrath attend meetings as Irish finance minister, would work.