Varadkar downplays prospect of Donohoe quitting government for IMF role

Leo Varadkar said he anticipated that current IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva would seek another term, so the issue of the public expenditure minister replacing her may not arise
Varadkar downplays prospect of Donohoe quitting government for IMF role

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Taoiseach has downplayed the possibility of Paschal Donohoe leaving government to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Leo Varadkar said he anticipated that current IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva would seek another term, so the issue of the public expenditure minister replacing her may not arise.

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