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Irish Minister elected President of Eurogroup
Colm McGrath • Jul 09, 2020
Irish Minister elected President of Eurogroup
Welcome news of the election of Paschal Donoghue, Irish Minister of Finance, as President of the Eurogroup, the coordinating body of 19 Eurozone counterparts. The 18 month term will begin on 13 July.
In his statement following the election, Minister Donohue said "The Eurogroup is the economic engine for the Eurozone and the single currency. My immediate priority, as president, will be to chart a common way forward on building the European recovery, strengthening the eurozone economy, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth for member states and their citizens. Across the EU our citizens are looking to us to provide the necessary leadership.
As President, I will seek to build bridges amongst all members of the euro area, and to engage actively with all member states, to ensure that we have a consensus-based approach to the recovery of our economies and our societies.
I will bring to the table Ireland's experience as a small member state that has been a programme country but which has also seen its economy and society transformed through EU membership. I look forward to working closely with my counterparts to ensure an inclusive and transparent Eurogroup, that delivers economic recovery, prosperity and jobs in the best interest of Europe and its citizens”.
In his statement following the election, Minister Donohue said "The Eurogroup is the economic engine for the Eurozone and the single currency. My immediate priority, as president, will be to chart a common way forward on building the European recovery, strengthening the eurozone economy, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth for member states and their citizens. Across the EU our citizens are looking to us to provide the necessary leadership.
As President, I will seek to build bridges amongst all members of the euro area, and to engage actively with all member states, to ensure that we have a consensus-based approach to the recovery of our economies and our societies.
I will bring to the table Ireland's experience as a small member state that has been a programme country but which has also seen its economy and society transformed through EU membership. I look forward to working closely with my counterparts to ensure an inclusive and transparent Eurogroup, that delivers economic recovery, prosperity and jobs in the best interest of Europe and its citizens”.
In support of the Tara Trust Join The Friends of Ireland - The Tara Trust at a special Dinner & Dance to raise funds, on Saturday 15th June 2024 from 6.30pm – 11.30pm. The Dinner & Dance will be held in the Auckland Irish Society in Mt Albert with all proceeds of this event going to support the work of the Tara Trust and the Friends of Ireland. This is a three course sit down dinner, wine on the table, cash bar. There will be raffles along with silent auctions. Thank you to all our sponsors, Auckland Irish Club, Fuji Film, Euro Vintage and Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand. The Tara Trust is a registered charity and exists to support the Irish Community in New Zealand through its support of Irish arts, culture and the welfare of the Irish diaspora. Location: Auckland Irish Club Time & Date: 6.30 – 11.30pm, Saturday 15 June Dress Code: Cocktail, Tickets are available here .
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