One Government source described the portfolio as 'rubbish', while a Brussels source said it is 'towards the bottom' of the list of roles.
However, Fianna Fáil has been strongly pushing the narrative that the portfolio is a win for Ireland.
‘You reap what you sow. Fianna Fáil misjudged Ursula – you have to take her as a whole, she’s a pretty good president and quite popular.’
The role is understood to be more relevant to countries in the Schengen Area as well as Eastern European countries, where the rule of law is a key issue.
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