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Paschal Donohoe Resigns as Ireland’s Finance Minister for Senior World Bank Role

The appointment makes him the institution’s managing director and chief knowledge officer.

Overview

  • Donohoe announced his immediate departure at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting to take the senior World Bank post.
  • The role is described by Irish media as effectively the bank’s number two, with the title managing director and chief knowledge officer.
  • He will step down as a TD later this week, triggering a by-election in Dublin Central.
  • He will also leave the presidency of the Eurogroup, a position he has held since 2020.
  • Irish outlets report a Cabinet reshuffle is expected later Tuesday, with formal confirmations still pending.