IMF: Ireland making good progress on reforms

IRELAND has made good progress on its programme of reforms and budget cutbacks, according to IMF director Marek Belka.

The IMF is due visit Dublin later this month to consult with politicians, as well as representatives of the banking sector, civil service and trade unions, before drawing up an economic report on the country.

While the meeting is an annual one, Mr Belka, the European director of the IMF, said this time it will be interesting “because we will be discussing the progress made in implementing a programme of adjustment”.