Talks on EIB’s Irish investment plans

Dublin: The vice-president of the European Investment Bank will be in Dublin on Monday for meetings with Finance Minister Brian Lenihan, former Central Bank governor John Hurley, Transport Minister Noel Dempsey and other officials.

The talks aim to see how the EIB can best support Ireland and ensure continued investment in key infrastructure during challenging times.

The EIB, the bank of the European Union, provides long-term finance for investment which supports European objectives.