Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is set to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner.
The nomination of Mr McGrath by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was discussed at meeting of the three Government coalition leaders on Monday evening.
The move is expected to be confirmed at a meeting of the full cabinet in Dublin on Tuesday.
Mr McGrath will succeed Fine Gael-nominated commissioner Mairead McGuinness.
The departure of the Cork South Central TD from Government will necessitate at least a mini-reshuffle of the Fianna Fáil-held portfolios.
