Michael McGrath has 'daunting' EU roles in security and rule of law

Cork deputy is now the EU's defender of laws

Michael McGrath was appointed this week as the new Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law. Photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

New EU commissioner Michael McGrath has “demanding and daunting” roles in terms of protecting the security and laws of the union, security experts have said.

Mr McGrath, appointed this week as the new Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law, has a broad-ranging brief, including very sensitive areas on security.