Creighton: Direct elections the best way forward in Europe

Former European Affairs Minister Lucinda Creighton has strongly criticised the British prime minister for his "anti-Juncker histrionics" and called for future European Commission presidents to be directly elected.

Ms Creighton also said that former taoiseach John Bruton would be the best candidate as Ireland’s next EU commissioner, as opposed to a current Cabinet minister.

Her comments came as speculation continues over who the Government will nominate as its choice for the 28-member commission.