Organisation: EU-

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business

Bank fees remain subject to Central Bank oversight

There is not enough competition in the banking sector to allow the banks to set their own fees and charges without the oversight of the Central Bank, according to a report by the Department of Finance.

business

Chopre: ESM funds should be used to recapitalise Irish banks

Debt deal mooted - Another reason to be optimistic?

news

IMF eyes minimum wage as part of €3.5bn cut

world

Greece hit by general strike as Govt seeks to stave off bankruptcy

world

Pay cuts row delays Greece's vital debt deal

Greek premier demands unity as lawmakers defect

PRIME Minister George Papandreou appealed for unity from his own lawmakers yesterday to beat Greece’s debt crisis after two deputies quit and the IMF insisted there can be no back-sliding on agreed cuts.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2011

Noonan refuses to rule out tax hikes

FINANCE Minister Michael Noonan has refused to assure the public a forthcoming “jobs budget” will not include increased taxes or further cuts in spending.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011

Portugal ‘to do all it can’ to avoid bailout

PORTUGAL has vowed to “do all it can” to avert a bailout after Prime Minister Jose Socrates stepped down following a showdown with parliament over his minority government’s latest austerity plan.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Adams unveils new Sinn Féin front bench

SINN Féin leader Gerry Adams yesterday launched his new front bench pledging his party would strive to be the main opposition in the new Dáil.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2011

Bruton stands firm on corporate tax

MINISTER for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, Richard Bruton, said the Government would stand firm against any attempt by Europe to insist on a change in the 12.5% corporation profit tax as a condition for easing the terms of the €85 billion bailout.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2011

Shatter says burning bondholders still a ‘possibility’

A GOVERNMENT minister has said the burning of bondholders in the banks is still a possibility despite Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently appearing to rule it out.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2011

Tough tasks ahead for the cabinet

Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill looks at the busy ‘to do’ lists of the new ministers which are imbued with the responsibility of IMF-EU conditions.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

Voters sceptical of claims parties can renegotiate rescue deal

VOTERS in Cork South Central are pessimistic about the chances of renegotiating the terms and conditions of the EU-IMF bailout.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2011

Too late now to make the economy an electoral issue

IRISH politics is not as exciting as that of Italy, with Silvio Berlusconi and his antics at the centre.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

EU sweats as Portuguese bid to raise €1.25 billion

THE response to Portugal’s attempt to raise €1.25 billion from the markets today will signal whether or not contagion has been contained in the euro area, but many believe it is only a matter of time until Lisbon looks to the EU for help.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2011

'No change' to interest rates charged to Ireland, says European Commission

The European Commission has this afternoon moved to clarify reports that Ireland will face additional charges for securing loans from the EU and IMF.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

Deal binding no matter who is in power, warns EC

THE contract being negotiated by the Government with the EU, ECB and IMF will bind whatever government is in power, since it is an agreement with the state, the European Commission has confirmed.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2010

EU-IMF talks to continue in Dublin

Talks between the EU, the IMF, the European Central Bank and the Government are resuming in Dublin today.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2010

Proclamation of Dependence

BRIAN LENIHAN last night admitted Ireland would need an EU-IMF bailout after the Government spent the best part of a week firmly downplaying the possibility.

Fri, 19 Nov, 2010