Mairead McGuinness chairing debates as an MEP in the European Parliament. \ ©European Union
In most cases, asking someone if their next step might be in the direction of President of the EU Commission, President of the EU Parliament or President of Ireland might seem fanciful – but not when that person is Mairead McGuinness, for Mairead has been a contender for all those roles over the course of her career.
But – ever the politician – she deflects the question, citing instead, perhaps a course in horticulture, politics, history and English might be next.
Or maybe, she says, “I’ll have done enough and will plant more trees. Given COVID, it is wise not to have fixed plans.”
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