Opposition round on Taoiseach after Merkel bailout comments

Ireland's need to cut a deal on its €64bn bank bailout was dealt a new blow today after German chancellor Angela Merkel refused to concede on legacy debt.

Opposition round on Taoiseach after Merkel bailout comments
Fri, 19 Oct, 2012 - 17:30

Ireland's need to cut a deal on its €64bn bank bailout was dealt a new blow today after German chancellor Angela Merkel refused to concede on legacy debt.

After a key Brussels summit to tighten financial regulation, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Chancellor appeared on collision course over easing the burden of rescuing lenders.

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