Greece debt talks offer slim hopes for Ireland

Ireland could find its debt further alleviated if Greece is successful in renegotiating its debt burden.

Finance Minister Michael Noonan left the door open to seek further concessions from its debtors yesterday as the new Greek government said it would follow through on election promises to end austerity.

Asked if he would be watching with interest whatever deal the left-wing government in Athens won from the troika with a view to looking for similar concessions for Ireland, Mr Noonan said: “I would of course.”