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Mr Hogan said governments need to learn lessons from the pandemic

Phil Hogan says he has not decided on future plans

Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan said that he has not come to any conclusion about his future plans at the moment.

Politics • 23 Oct 20

Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan discussed the issue last night (file image)

Nominations for EU Commissioner expected this week

A decision on Ireland's nominations for its next European Commissioner is now expected later this week.

Politics • 02 Sep 20

Death by television in Phil Hogan's 'Saipan moment'

In the current climate, in today's Ireland, where so many are stretched, any shade of arrogance by a public figure is a potentially fatal flaw. Humility as well as an unqualified acceptance of culpability are pre-requisites if there is to be any hope of avoiding execution.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Sep 20

Ursula von der Leyen will be writing to the Taoiseach this evening in relation to Phil Hogan's successor

Government leaders to discuss Hogan successor

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he had a good and warm discussion this morning with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in relation to the appointment of a new EU Commissioner.

Politics • 27 Aug 20

WATCH: Statement by European Commission President

Statement from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after the resignation of EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan last night.

Ireland • 27 Aug 20

Big name players touted in mix as Hogan replacement

The official word from Government Buildings is that thoughts about who will replace Phil Hogan at the European Commission are only at the embryonic stage.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Aug 20

If Phil Hogan had decided to stick it out it would have placed the Irish Government in an extremely difficult position

The question now is who will replace Phil Hogan?

As Phil Hogan resigns from his role as European Trade Commisisoner, the question now is who will replace him, and will Ireland keep the portfolio?

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan acknowledged Mr Hogan's resignation

Govt leaders say resignation 'correct course of action'

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and leader of the Green party have said Phil Hogan's decision to resign as European Trade Commissioner was the the "correct course of action given the circumstances of the past week."

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Phil Hogan said he took the decision to resign as the controversy was a distraction for people

WATCH: Interview with Phil Hogan following resignation

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan speaks to RTÉ News after saying he is resigning from the role in the wake of the controversy over the Oireachtas Golf Society event in Clifden, Co Galway last week.

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Phil Hogan was first elected to the Dáil in 1989

From Kilkenny to Brussels - Hogan's political journey

Phil Hogan grew up on a farm in rural Co Kilkenny and was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael TD in 1989 representing the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency.

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Yesterday Phil Hogan said that he broken no regulations while in Ireland and was no risk to anybody but made big mistakes

Hogan resigns from EU role following golf controversy

Phil Hogan has said he has resigned from his role as EU Commissioner because controversy over his travel in Ireland during the Covid-19 restrictions was "a distraction" and would have undermined his work in the coming months.

Politics • 27 Aug 20

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he would not seek to influence Ursula von der Leyen

Changing narratives from Hogan a big challenge - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has undermined public confidence in terms of the public health guidelines.

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Phil Hogan made the comments during an interview with RTÉ's Six One News

Hogan says he broke no regulations but made mistakes

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has told RTÉ News that he broke no regulations while in Ireland, was no risk to anybody but made big mistakes and is very embarrassed.

Politics • 25 Aug 20

Phil Hogan has faced criticism over his attendance at the event

Phil Hogan's timeline of his movements in Ireland

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has given the European Commission President a timeline of his movements during his time in Ireland in July and August.

Politics • 25 Aug 20

Dara Calleary's replacement as Minister of Agriculture will be appointed next week by the Taoiseach

Martin writes to Ceann Comhairle over Dáil recall

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has written to the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, asking him to resume the Dáil on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, a spokesperson has said.

Politics • 24 Aug 20

Phil Hogan controversy: The last thing the EU needs

In July, the Economist described Ireland as "an unlikely diplomatic superpower".

Analysis and Comment • 24 Aug 20

Ursula von der Leyen has sought further details from Phil Hogan (file pic)

Hogan tells Commission he was told event was compliant

Ireland's EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has told the President of the European Commission that he was assured on two separate occasions by the organisers that the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner which he attended in Co Galway last week was Covid-compliant, RTÉ News understands.

Ireland • 24 Aug 20

Clifden golf event at the nexus of Covid-19 and Brexit

Clifden is known as the capital of Connemara, a famous beauty spot on the Wild Atlantic Way that would have been holding what is the highlight of its summer season this weekend, its famous Connemara Pony Show.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Aug 20

US lobster exports are included in the deal

US and EU agree limited trade deal

US lobster exports will enter Europe tariff-free, as Washington and Brussels announced a limited trade deal that will be seen as a first result in efforts to de-escalate trade tensions.

Business • 21 Aug 20

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan was among those who attended the event

Hogan says he 'complied fully' with quarantine rules

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said he has "complied fully" with the Government's quarantine requirements and has been in Ireland since late July.

Politics • 21 Aug 20

The UK's former trade secretary Liam Fox is to be nominated for the top job at the WTO

UK nominates former minister Liam Fox for top WTO role

Britain will nominate former trade secretary Liam Fox as its candidate to be the next director general of the World Trade Organization, it said today.

Business • 08 Jul 20

Hogan withdraws from race for top WTO job

Phil Hogan, Ireland's EU commissioner, has pulled out of the race to become the next director-general of the World Trade Organization.

Business • 29 Jun 20

Phil Hogan said last week he was "exploring the option" of seeking to become director-general of the WTO

EU executive to partly shield Hogan from public view

EU trade chief Phil Hogan will limit public appearances after he put himself forward as a possible candidate to become the next head of the World Trade Organization, the European Commission said today.

Business • 16 Jun 20

Could Ireland's Commissioner get the top WTO job?

If Phil Hogan does confirm his candidacy to be head of the World Trade Organisation it will have ramifications for an incoming Irish government, which will have to send a new commissioner to Brussels, and for the new European Commission, which only formally took office on 1 December.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Jun 20

Phil Hogan said he is 'exploring the option' of being a candidate

Phil Hogan 'exploring' candidacy to be next head of WTO

Ireland's EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has confirmed his candidacy to be the next head of the World Trade Organisation.

World • 09 Jun 20