Wanted: one Central Bank of Ireland governor for immediate start. Essential attributes required: wonkish proficiency in economics, ability to ignore skittish politicians, hard neck, thick skin. The State has launched an international search for a replacement for Lane, who is the next ECB chief economist. Arguably the most important attribute required, however, is the “credibility and integrity to lead the Central Bank”. In essence, you must have the status and the willingness to tell interfering politicians to take a hike.

Source: The Irish Times March 23, 2019 08:03 UTC