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# ecb - Monday 20 May, 2013
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# ecb - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Troika want banks monitored after ‘disappointingly slow start’ on arrears
The conclusion of the Troika’s tenth review mission to Ireland will result in an estimated €2.4 billion being released.
Column: Are we proud that Ireland is the poster child of austerity?
Austerity has not worked in Ireland or across the eurozone, writes Joan Collins, who points out that even the architects of our bailout admit it was the wrong path.
# ecb - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Banks should disclose how ECB rate changes impact its products – Fianna Fáil
Deputy McGrath has called on the Central Bank to force banks to issue a statement following each change to the ECB’s interest rate.
# ecb - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Snake oil, champagne-licking Troika: The week’s news skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Peter Mathews takes himself hostage and the Womb Repossession Bill takes centre stage.
# ecb - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Relief for tracker mortgage holders as ECB cuts main interest rates
Falling inflation around the eurozone – particularly in Germany – means big decisions from Draghi and co.
# ecb - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Eurozone inflation hits new low, raising prospect of ECB rate cut
The governing council of the European Central Bank meets on Thursday where it could provide a fresh boost to mortgage holders.
Central Bank governor Honohan to face TDs and senators
Patrick Honohan will discuss economic and monetary union with TDs and senators on the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee this afternoon.
# ecb - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Noonan denies ECB instruction to refuse information about IBRC
The finance minister says the ECB has not told Ireland to refuse Freedom of Information requests about the IBRC wind-up.
# ecb - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Talks on public sector pay likely to top agenda on latest Troika mission
Officials from the EU, IMF and ECB arrive in Dublin today to conduct their tenth review of Ireland’s bailout programme.
# ecb - Thursday 4 April, 2013
ECB chief Draghi admits initial Cyprus bailout plan was ‘not smart’
The head of the European Central Bank was speaking as the eurozone’s central bank left interest rates unchanged at 0.75 per cent today.
# ecb - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Cypriot banks brace for reopening with cash withdrawals capped at €300
Armed security guards have been posted, but there was no sign of customers queuing early for access to their cash.
# ecb - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
AIB recorded pre-tax loss of €3.8 billion in 2012
AIB’s chief executive David Duffy – who the report shows was paid €546,000 last year – said that assisting mortgage customers in difficulty would be a “major priority for this year”.
# ecb - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Cyprus president prepares for Brussels as parties debate 25pc deposit tax
The Troika are in Cyprus for intensive talks, while Nicos Anastasiades could yet lead a delegation to Brussels this afternoon.
# ecb - Friday 22 March, 2013
Cypriot parliament approves first EU bailout measures
MPs voted in favour of a national solidarity fund meaning the nationalisation of public and private sector pensions and of capital controls to prevent a run on banks.
Cyprus parliament to vote on plans to ‘armour the banking system’
Officials scramble to cement a revised plan to stop a possible collapse of the country’s banking system.
# ecb - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Ireland leads deal with European Parliament on new banking watchdog
The deal with the parliament means that MEPs will now get the ability to pick the leaders of the supervisory board.
# ecb - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Bank deposits hit as EU/IMF bailout for Cyprus agreed
Deposits in Cypriot banks will be hit with a one-off levy of 6.75 per cent with those with over €100,000 in banks hit with a 9.9 per cent levy under the €10 billion bailout proposal.
# ecb - Thursday 7 March, 2013
# ecb - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Noonan chases Irish version of Greek deal on ECB profits
Any profits the ECB makes on buying Greek bonds are given straight back to Greece – and Ireland may look for similar.
# ecb - Monday 18 February, 2013
Draghi: ECB hasn’t yet considered whether Irish deal is legal
Mario Draghi tells MEPs that the European Central Bank only checks ‘monetary financing’ operations once a year
# ecb - Sunday 10 February, 2013
Central Bank Governor says ‘deal’ will not unravel
Patrick Honohan said Ireland’s debt is now more sustainable than it was.
# ecb - Friday 8 February, 2013
Businesses and financial institutions hail promissory notes deal
Danske Bank Markets said it now expects rating agencies to upgrade Ireland’s status while businesses say the deal will improve consumer confidence.
# ecb - Thursday 7 February, 2013
22 things we’ll still have, even if the ECB takes everything
These are Ireland’s REAL assets.
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Column: Will the young pay for the sins of the old under the promissory note deal?
The restructured debt obligation will give the Government fiscal space and breathing room. Whether this benefits the young depends on what they do with that time, writes Sam Brazys.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
As it happened: Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin on promissory note deal
The two Ministers will be holding a press conference from 4pm about the promissory note agreement. Let’s see what they have to say.
Troika sounds warning note about Ireland’s unemployment rate
While the troika was happy with the continued implementation of the bailout programme, it warned that “unemployment remains stubbornly high” and turning into a long-term condition.
Draghi says ECB “took note” of IBRC liquidation
The European Central Bank President said that no decision has been taken on the IBRC promissory note.
Ireland and the ECB reach a deal on promissory note – report
“We have not received formal confirmation of precisely what is to be agreed,” Ruairà Quinn told the Dáil.
Explainer: What happened last night? Why was IBRC liquidated? What happens now?
Why on earth were the Dáil and Seanad sitting until the small hours of this morning? This might help…
Noonan: IBRC bill brought through due to “immediate risk” to bank
The Finance Minister also said that there “is no deal” with the ECB at this point.
TDs vote to liquidate IBRC in dramatic late-night Dáil sitting
TDs voted by 113 votes to 35 to wind down the former Anglo, laying off its employees with immediate effect.
LIVE: Seanad debates legislation to liquidate IBRC
Watch live from the Seanad Chamber as members deliberate on whether to immediately wind down the former Anglo.
Here’s how every TD voted on the Bill to liquidate IBRC
Here’s the total voting chart for how the Dáil divided on its final decision to liquidate the former Anglo Irish Bank.
As it happened: Dáil approves Bill to liquidate IBRC
Catch up with text commentary from the Dáil as TDs voted to wind up the former Anglo.
# ecb - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Poll: Do you support swapping the promissory note for long-term bonds?
The government wants to issue long-term bonds to get rid of the IBRC promissory notes. What do you think?
President Higgins returning to Ireland to consider IBRC legislation
Michael D Higgins has interrupted a trip to Italy to make himself available if the Oireachtas passes an IBRC bill tonight.
Here’s the schedule for the Dáil’s late-night IBRC sitting
It’ll be a late one in the Dail.



























































