Image: Niall Carson/PA Image: Niall Carson/PA FINANCE MINISTER PASCHAL Donohoe has put his name forward to become next president of the Eurogroup.
It comes as a new Government is set to be formed this weekend if the memberships of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party vote to approve the draft programme for the Government deal on Friday.Just submitted my nomination paper for President of the #Eurogroup . As one of the longest serving EU Finance Mins & members of the Eurogroup, it would be a tremendous honour to lead the group through the challenges& opportunities that present in yrs ahead https://t.co/M4Xqg5SQQl pic.
Announcing his submission, Donohoe said a strong European economy, with the euro at its heart, “is essential for recovery, growth and job-creation in Ireland and across the EU.”