EU Commission nominee Michael McGrath interviewed by Ursula von der Leyen

Cork South Central TD said he believes the meeting 'went well'

Michael McGrath, the former finance minister, confirmed in a statement that he had been interviewed by Ms von der Leyen on Tuesday at the Berlaymont building in Brussels. File picture

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has formally interviewed Ireland’s nominee, Michael McGrath, as preparations get under way for the new college of commissioners.

Mr McGrath, the former finance minister, confirmed in a statement that he had been interviewed by Ms von der Leyen on Tuesday at the Berlaymont building in Brussels.