Charlie McCreevy Measure Quotations

We have not yet reached any definitive view on the precise measures we would propose to remedy this situation." ()

I think that we will have to initiate measures against Spain. I and my colleagues in the ... commission will use every tool in the box to tackle member states who dream up new protectionist means or who seek to erect unjustified barriers to prevent cross-border deals." ()

I think that we will have to initiate measures against Spain." ()

No-one contests the need to address the high cost of and the corresponding difficulty of having access to cross-border clearing and settlement in the EU. We have not yet reached any definitive view on the precise measures we would propose to remedy this situation. It is clear, though, that the present system is untenable. Changes are going to have to be made. We believe the industry recognizes this as well and we would encourage them to be a part of the solution and not the problem." ()