Michael McGrath to be named Ireland's next European commissioner

Ireland is eyeing up a trade or economic portfolio when the commissionerships are doled out by the president of the European Commission — which is looking likely to be Ursula von der Leyen

Finance Minister Michael McGrath TD could still oversee the budget if named to the European role, as the commission does not take office until November. Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins

Finance Minister Michael McGrath is expected to be named as Ireland's next European commissioner on Tuesday.

Mr McGrath is seen both in Fianna Fáil and the two other coalition parties as the most likely choice that Micheál Martin could put forward for the role.