Phil Hogan has confirmed his resignation from his role as EU Commissioner this evening but insists, 'I didn't break the law'. Whoever my successor is, I can only wish him or her all the best now and in the future," Mr Hogan said. Mr Hogan became EU agriculture commissioner in 2014 and was highly rated in Brussels and the other EU capitals. Green Party leader and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan this morning said the Government no longer had confidence in Commissioner Hogan. Phil Hogan became EU agriculture commissioner in 2014 and was highly rated in Brussels and the other EU capitals.

Source: Irish Independent August 26, 2020 18:06 UTC