Charlie McCreevy
Charlie McCreevy is a former Irish politician who served as Minister for Finance from 2002 to 2004 and as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 1997 to 2002. Known for his role in the economic boom of the early 2000s, McCreevy was a key figure in promoting fiscal policies that led to Ireland's rapid growth during the Celtic Tiger era. His famous quote, 'When you have it, you spend it,' reflects his approach to economic management, which emphasized spending during times of prosperity. He has also been involved in European politics, serving as a European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services.
Born on Jun 30, 1949 (76 years old)
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Ireland:
Harris had similar instincts and beliefs to Charlie McCreevy, who reduced capital gains tax to 20 percent.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy previously cut the capital gains tax to 20 percent when he was Minister for Finance.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy introduced the SSIA scheme in 2001, which offered a government-financed bonus on savings.
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Ireland:
The initiative under consideration was not a special savings incentive account scheme similar to that put in place 25 years ago by former Fianna Fáil minister for finance Charlie McCreevy.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy was among those who swanked with a Celtic Tiger fed by tax cuts and deregulation.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy, an EU commissioner, also confessed to not reading the Lisbon Treaty in full.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy is described as the Minister who rode the Celtic Tiger hardest.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy is referenced as an example of procyclical economic policy.
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Ireland:
Charlie McCreevy is a former Fianna Fáil minister for finance known for his spending philosophy.
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Ireland:
Former finance minister Charlie McCreevy saw it: 'When you have it, you spend it.'
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