Tánaiste surprised by Cardiff rejection

The Government is to challenge MEPs who rejected its nomination of a senior finance chief to a top job in Europe, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed.

Tánaiste surprised by Cardiff rejection
Thu, 24 Nov, 2011 - 11:09

The Government is to challenge MEPs who rejected its nomination of a senior finance chief to a top job in Europe, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed.

The Budgetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament voted against career civil servant Kevin Cardiff for a role on the European Court of Auditors by a single ballot yesterday.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

Northern Ireland Troubles framework Sinn Féin to set out position over presidential contest
HSE to operate harm reduction tents at dance festival as high potency drugs circulate  HSE to operate harm reduction tents at dance festival as high potency drugs circulate 
Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban  Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban 
CourtsKevin CardiffPlace: EuropePlace: DublinPlace: BrusselsPlace: IrelandPerson: Tánaiste Eamon GilmorePerson: Kevin CardiffPerson: CardiffPerson: GilmorePerson: TDPerson: Mary Lou McDonaldPerson: Shane RossPerson: RossPerson: McDonaldPerson: TaoiseachPerson: Enda KennyPerson: DeputyPerson: Innovation CommissionerPerson: Máire Geoghegan-QuinnPerson: Geoghegan-QuinnPerson: Proinsias DeRossaPerson: DeRossaOrganisation: CardiffOrganisation: MEPsOrganisation: Budgetary Affairs CommitteeOrganisation: European ParliamentOrganisation: European Court of AuditorsOrganisation: Department of FinanceOrganisation: ParliamentOrganisation: European UnionOrganisation: EU-IMFOrganisation: Sinn FéinOrganisation: European People's PartyOrganisation: EU
<p>Passengers are now being allowed to re-enter the terminal, with flight operations expected to resume within 30 minutes, according to airport operator DAA.</p>

Dublin Airport terminal reopens after suspicious baggage sparks security alert

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited