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MÁIRE GEOGHEGAN-QUINN
Research and innovation
Nationality: Irish
Political Affiliation: ELDR
Previous job: European Court of Auditors
Age: 59
Evidence that Commission President José Manuel Barroso is keeping commissioners on a short leash
Jens Rohde, a Danish liberal: “Do you have any guarantees that Barroso will place huge amounts of money in the research area?”
Geoghegan-Quinn: “He'll kill me.”
Hint of battles to come
Judith Merkies, a Dutch socialist, said Geoghegan-Quinn would have horizontal responsibility for innovation policy within the Commission: “Are you going to be directed by Barroso, or are you going to direct other commissioners?”
Geoghegan-Quinn (laughing): “I am sure Mr Barroso will be very interested in my reply. If you confirm me, I'll be a very robust commissioner.”
Characteristic quote
“It's time for action. We've done enough talking.”
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