European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced former minister of finance Michael McGrath as the new EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and Rule of Law.
Ms von der Leyen unveiled the portfolios of her new Commission in Strasbourg, following weeks of lobbying by capitals and the resignation of Thierry Breton, the current French commissioner, who had been nominated for a second term.
She described the justice portfolio as an important and highly respected one.
Michael McGrath announced as new EU justice commissioner
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced former minister of finance Michael McGrath as the new EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and Rule of Law.
There is growing anger among Government officials after former Finance Minister Michael McGrath was appointed European Commissioner for Justice.
It had been hoped that he would be given an economic portfolio.
Tensions are also mounting within the Coalition, with Fine Gael angry with Fianna Fáil MEPs who voted against the re-appointment of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
They see this as the main reason for Ireland getting a relatively low-level portfolio
Mounting Coalition tensions as Fianna Fáil MEPs who opposed von der Leyen blamed for Michael McGrath lowly commissioner appointment
There is growing anger among Government officials after former Finance Minister Michael McGrath was appointed European Commissioner for Justice.
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