Michael McGrath (Irish politician)
Irish politician
Michael McGrath (/məˈɡræh/;[1][2] born 23 August 1976) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been the EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection since 2024.[3] He was the Minister for Finance from December 2022 to June 2024. He was Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform from 2020 to 2022.
Michael McGrath | |
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.jpg) McGrath in 2024 | |
| European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and Rule of Law | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2024 | |
| President | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | Didier Reynders |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 17 December 2022 – 26 June 2024 | |
| Taoiseach | |
| Preceded by | Paschal Donohoe |
| Succeeded by | Jack Chambers |
| Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform | |
| In office 27 June 2020 – 17 December 2022 | |
| Taoiseach | Micheál Martin |
| Preceded by | Paschal Donohoe |
| Succeeded by | Paschal Donohoe |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2007 – November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Cork South-Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1976 Cork, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse(s) |
Sarah McGrath (m. 2004) |
| Children | 7 |
| Relatives | Séamus McGrath (brother) |
| Alma mater | University College Cork |
He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork South-Central constituency from 2007 to 2024.[4][5]
References
change- ↑ "Minister Michael McGrath's Perspective". YouTube. Carne Global Financial Services. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ↑ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
- ↑ "Michael McGrath announced as new EU justice commissioner". RTÉ News. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ↑ "Michael McGrath". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
- ↑ "Michael McGrath". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
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