ieExplains: Michael McGrath will be Ireland's new EU commissioner. How was he chosen?

It is thought that the role pays €310,000 a year
ieExplains: Michael McGrath will be Ireland's new EU commissioner. How was he chosen?

Finance Minister Michael McGrath will be  named as Ireland's next European Commissioner by the Tánaiste.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024 - 10:43
Michelle McGlynn,  Political Reporter

Finance Minister Michael McGrath has been named as the nominee to be Ireland's next European commissioner.

But how does an EU Commissioner get appointed and what happens after the Irish commissioner is chosen and they head off to Brussels?

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