McCreevy relishing David and Goliath battle

CHARLIE MCCREEVY has never baulked at taking on the role of David when faced with a Goliath – whether the giant be party leader, the EU or a powerful German Commissioner.

His latest adversary is Gunter Verheuygen, who has the might of Germany and often France behind him. Add to this his reputation as a tough, dour man.

The German had hoped to be a Super Commissioner but the Commission President ruled out this.