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From Irish Minister to EU Commissioner | Cork News
Michael McGrath, once a rising star in Irish politics, has traded Dublin for Brussels as the new EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection — a role he began in December 2024 after stepping down as Ireland’s Finance Minister in June 2024. He’s now tackling consumer woes like “subscription traps,” pushing for easy cancellation rights, and gaining a global perspective he says he couldn’t have earned staying home. With a 25-year political career behind him and a four-year term ahead, McGrath, 49, says he’s thriving — no regrets, no doubts, and a deep…
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