McCreevy set to water down ‘Frankenstein’ services directive

EUROPEAN leaders signalled their willingness to rework the services directive last night.

Dubbed the Frankenstein Directive by opponents, who say it will drive down workers pay and conditions, it is expected to be considerably watered down.

Seen as the flagship directive of the new commission the man charged with piloting it into law, Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy, has already indicated he is willing to make major changes.