Sign up to The Irish Times Archive (1859 - 2008)My Account »
Tue 09 Sep 2009Advisory role for Cox is defended
EU APPOINTMENT:THE EUROPEAN Commission has defended the appointment of Pat Cox as a special adviser after suggestions his corporate activities could lead to a conflict of interest.
“I was fully aware of Mr Cox’s activities when I examined the possible conflicts of interest. I do not consider these activities to be incompatible with his tasks at the commission,” said consumer affairs commission Meglena Kuneva in a letter responding to a complaint lodged by a Dutch NGO.
Choose a Subscription type - required
