A questionnaire that could unlock some of the secrets of Ireland’s bailout has been sent to the Taoiseach and the troika by the European Parliament.

The Ballyhea group brought their battle to have Ireland’s massive debt cancelled to the European Parliament and today makes their case to the president of the member states’ Council.

Investors will be watching to see if the decision to tax depositors in Cypriot banks could create a bank-run in other troubled economies today as the Cypriot parliament weighs up whether to accept an EU bailout deal.

Eurozone countries will be asked by the European Parliament to nominate a new member of the European Central Bank executive board — and ensure the candidate is female.

Ireland scores badly for research funding

MEPs say they will fight proposals from EU Financial Services Commissioner Michel Barnier that would water down legislation capping banker bonuses.

Four countries, Germany, France, Italy and Portugal are refusing to share information on debt in key areas with the EU.

AT last some external support for this beleaguered economy for its uncompromising stance on the 12.5% corporation tax rate and its mission to get the borrowing rate on the bailout loans cut by 1%.

IRELAND is being overcharged on the interest rate imposed by its European partners on its €85 billion bailout package who are being spiteful in demanding a cut in corporation tax in return for lower rates.

The UK should pay back Ireland any significant profit it makes from charging high interest rates in its £7bn (€8.3bn) bailout of the country, a senior Liberal Democrat MEP said today.

MEPs today backed a crackdown on bankers’ bonuses – to come into force in time for this year’s round of top-up payouts.

Euro MPs today called for European-wide rules governing professional football - from stadium security and television rights to financial management and the training of young talent.

Plans for an EU-wide pollution-based car tax are set to be backed by Euro MPs tomorrow.