Jack Chambers named Finance Minister as Michael McGrath set for Europe

Michael McGrath is set to be approved by Cabinet as Ireland’s next European Commissioner

Jack Chambers. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Michael McGrath will be Ireland's nominee for the European Commission with Jack Chambers set to take over as finance minister.

The nomination of Mr McGrath by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was discussed at meeting of the three Government coalition leaders on Monday evening.