Frances Fitzgerald confirms she is interested in becoming Ireland's next EU Commissioner

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The former Tánaiste joins Máiread McGuinness in expressing an interest in the role left vacant by Phil Hogan last week.

FORMER Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has said she is interested in the becoming the next Irish EU Commissioner.

“Yes, I am interested of course in being considered for such an important and challenging position,” she said. Fitzgerald acknowledged that it is a “difficult and demanding decision for government” with the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing and with Brexit around the corner. Related Reads 28.08.20 The new commissioner: Who's in the running for Phil Hogan's job - and will Ireland keep the crucial trade portfolio? 27.08.20 Leo Varadkar rules himself out of taking over EU Commissioner job 26.08.20 Taoiseach will not 'seek to influence' EU Commission President's decision on Phil Hogan

 

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