EC approves Irish bank-guarantee scheme

Ireland’s bank-guarantee scheme has been approved by the European Commission.

EC approves Irish bank-guarantee scheme
Mon, 13 Oct, 2008 - 02:56

Ireland’s bank-guarantee scheme has been approved by the European Commission.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen last night said EC President Jose Manuel Barosso told him personally the bail-out package had been given the green light by Brussels.

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