The Public Expenditure Minister has signalled that Eamon Gilmore is his choice to be Ireland’s new EU Commissioner.
Fine Gael are understood to want Environment Minister Phil Hogan to take-up the position – however, Labour have been pushing the Tánaiste’s case in recent weeks.
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Brendan Howlin says Mr Gilmore is one of a number of “outstanding candidates” for the position – and emphasised his record as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
He says the Tánaiste would be a very capable Commissioner.
