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Thu 03 Mar 2007McCreevy praises private equityEU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy has spoken out in support of private equity today to counter recent criticism by labour unions and some politicians."The private equity industry is the most critical source of capital for start-up and developing businesses that stimulate innovation, competitiveness and growth," Mr McCreevy said.