Ballot boxes are being opened as counting commences in two byelections in Ireland, which will determine two new TDs to fill seats left vacant by President Catherine Connolly and former finance minister Paschal Donohoe.

A new opinion poll indicates that Fine Gael has lost Paschal Donohoe’s former seat in Dublin Central, putting pressure on several prominent politicians in the constituency.

Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, called for a fundamental shift in education systems to prepare young Africans for the labor market, addressing a growing mismatch between skills and employment opportunities.

Paschal Donohoe, World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15 – 20, 2026.

Former Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has been awarded a library medal, recalling his early aspirations to become a writer and citing Isaac Asimov and Philip Pullman as influences.

Prior to joining the World Bank, Irish politician Paschal Donohoe reportedly reassured major multinational corporations about potential enhanced tax credits, addressing their concerns regarding corporate tax receipts.

World Bank Managing Director Paschal Donohoe has praised Ghana's significant progress in stabilizing its economy, following a meeting with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, noting remarkable improvements.

Voters in Galway and Dublin will cast their ballots in by-elections this Friday, with discussions ongoing about whether the Irish language provides an advantage in these contests, following Paschal Donohoe's resignation from his Dáil seat.

Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic recovery, job creation, education, and long-term private sector growth.

Paschal Donohoe will be a no-show for the Fine Gael campaign to retain his seat in the Dublin Central by-election, leaving his old party without the former finance minister to lean on as it battles…