The Commission President said she "respected" his decision to resign and wished him well
Phil Hogan stepped down last night, a week after the GolfGate controversy broke, saying it was his decision to resign and the row had become a distraction from his work.
The Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen said she "respected" his decision, was grateful for the work he has done and wished him well.
Attention now turns to who will replace him, with former Tánaiste and current Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister Simon Coveney already strongly tipped for the role.
Mairead McGuinness and former commission official David O'Sullivan have also been linked to the job.
The Commission President outlines the next steps saying Ireland now needs to put forward suitable candidates for the role.
