Ollie Rehn: Ireland facing a brighter horizon but no time for complacency

The past few years have been difficult but the end of the bailout programme is in sight. Olli Rehn looks at how the future is looking bright for the country.

Olli Rehn, vice-president of the European Commission, responsible for economic and monetary affairs

THE high temperatures we have been experiencing in Ireland and the rest of Europe in recent weeks stand in stark contrast to the harsh winter of late 2010.