Charlie McCreevy

Background

McCreevy, Charlie was born in September 1949 in Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland.

Education

Naas Christian Brothers’ School. Franciscan College, Gormanston, Co Meath. University College, Dublin, Bcomm.

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Career

Partner Tynan Dillon & Company, Dublin, Naas and Ballyhaunis. Member Kildare County Council, 1979-1985, Dáil, since 1977, minister social welfare, 1992-1993, minister tourism and trade, 1993-1994. Minister finance Fianna Fáil, 1997—2004.

Commissioner internal market and services European Commission, Brussels, since 2004. Member European Union Economic and Finance Affairs Council, 1997—2004, president, 2004.

Achievements

• Charlie McCreevy has been listed as a noteworthy European Commission official, accountant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: Institute Chartered Accountants. Member: Kildare Gaelic Athletic Association Supporters Club, Kill Club Gaelic Athletic Association, Naas and Cill Dara Golf Clubs.

Connections

Married; 7 children.