Politics

Kenny adviser appointed to European Investment Bank

Taoiseach’s chief economic adviser Andrew McDowell named vice-president of body

Enda Kenny’s economic adviser Andrew McDowell (right) with Fine Gael Ministers at Trinity College Dublin. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Enda Kenny’s economic adviser Andrew McDowell (right) with Fine Gael Ministers at Trinity College Dublin. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Fiach Kelly
Tue Jul 05 2016 - 14:37

One of Taoiseach Enda Kenny's most senior advisers has been appointed vice-president of the European Investment Bank.

Andrew McDowell, who has been Mr Kenny’s chief economic adviser since entering Government, has been appointed to the post.

Mr McDowell was also seen as one of the most influential people in Government in recent years and has been a key driver of Fine Gael policy.