He described the role of finance minister as ‘all I’ve ever wanted to do’, insisting he never wished to assume leadership of Fine Gael
Paschal Donohoe has stepped down as finance minister to take up the World Bank role. Photo: Collins
Former finance minister Paschal Donohoe has said he never had any ambition to become taoiseach during his lengthy career in politics.
The Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central announced yesterday that he would be vacating his ministerial position to take up the role of managing director and chief knowledge officer in the World Bank in Washington DC.