28 Quotes by Charlie McCreevy

This has allowed us to move on from allegations on the lowering of social standards and threats to the European social model." ()

It's obvious that even from the very start they were a great success. The purpose behind them was to encourage people to save and it has done that." ()

I want to foster a climate where EU-wide licenses are more readily available for legitimate online music service providers." ()

They will also increase cross-border competition to the benefit of investors and issuers alike." ()

I'm afraid that if this (national protectionism) takes root it's going to result in tit-for-tat retaliation." ()

In a number of member states, particularly some older ones, there is a fear that economic reform will undermine social protection, ... Such fear is not only misplaced but counterproductive." ()

Ireland does not believe that there are reasonable grounds for such a recommendation," ()

You could make the case that this is part of a big battle, which is going to get worse." ()

The danger is, if we're not very frank and strong about this, there will be tit-for-tat arrangements. You get into a situation where it becomes an epidemic." ()