It’s D Day for Phil Hogan.

Phil Hogan is expected to face tough questions when he appears before M-E-Ps in a final bid to secure his new job as an EU Commissioner.

The Carlow-Kilkenny TD is likely to be asked about his handling of the introduction of water charges and his plans for the Agriculture portfolio.

Phil Hogan has always claimed he didn't know precisely how much Irish Water would be spending on consultants – claims which have been undermined by new documents released in recent weeks.