IMF chief in Dublin for talks with Govt heads

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, is in Dublin today.

She will meet with the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore this morning before delivering a keynote speech at the Institute of European Affairs.

Ms Lagarde arrived in Dublin yesterday as part of her tour of a number of countries in Europe.

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund meet with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste at Government Buildings for talks on a number of issues.

She will then deliver a keynote speech on Ireland.

The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan will open the event at Dublin Castle later this morning.