Phil Hogan seeks Government support in running for key United Nations job

Mr Hogan would have to be put forward by the Irish government for the role and would then need EU backing. File Picture: Collins

Former EU Commissioner and Environment Minister Phil Hogan is seeking Government support to head up a key UN agency.

The role of director general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is due to be filled later this year as the current holder of the office, China's Qu Dongyu, ends in the middle of 2027.