Charlie McCreevy
Charles "Charlie" McCreevy (born 30 September 1949) is a former Irish politician. He was the European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services from 2004–2010. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1977 and held the seat in Kildare (and later Kildare North) until 2004 when he became Ireland's European Commissioner. In successive governments he served as Minister for Social Welfare (1992–93), Minister for Tourism and Trade (1993–94) and Minister for Finance (1997–2004).
Read more about Charlie McCreevy: Early Life and Career, Relationship With Charles Haughey, Early Ministerial Career, Minister For Finance, European Commissioner, Northern Rock Crisis, Lisbon Treaty Ratification 2008, Retirement & Beyond
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