Phil Hogan’s bid for top UN food agency job met with lukewarm government supportFormer EU commissioner resigned from that position in light of the Golfgate controversyPhil Hogan has expressed interest becoming director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Photo: GettySenan Molony Today at 06:30Support is tepid within the Government for Phil Hogan to head up a key UN agency, sources say.

Source: Irish Independent February 24, 2026 16:04 UTC