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Eurogroup chair Donohoe returns as Irish finance minister

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Posted on January 24, 2025

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Paschal Donohoe Reappointed as Ireland's Finance Minister

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Paschal Donohoe was appointed as Ireland's finance minister on Thursday, returning to the role for the second time, having held the portfolio from 2017 to 2022.

Donohoe has been chair of the group of euro zone finance ministers since 2020 and held the Irish government's other budget portfolio, public expenditure minister, for the last two years.

(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

Key Takeaways

  • Paschal Donohoe returns as Ireland's finance minister.
  • Donohoe previously held the role from 2017 to 2022.
  • He has chaired the euro zone finance ministers since 2020.
  • Donohoe was also Ireland's public expenditure minister.
  • His reappointment marks a significant political move.

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The article discusses Paschal Donohoe's reappointment as Ireland's finance minister.
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Paschal Donohoe is an Irish politician who has served as finance minister and Eurogroup chair.
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He has been Ireland's finance minister, public expenditure minister, and Eurogroup chair.

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