# Bank Bailouts

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# The Banks

Banking on the short-term — The government is selling 'part' of its 13.9% stake in Bank of Ireland. But why now?

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe announced the six-month sale process yesterday.

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Jun 24th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Uh oh

The UK is staring down the barrel of a massive loss on Ulster Bank parent RBS

The country’s government plans to start offloading its shares in the bailed-out bank.

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Jun 11th 2015, 2:48 PM

# Bank Bailouts

FT warns Spain against Irish path of saving the banks

Spain looking at issuing promissory notes to prop up its largest bank to the tune of €19bn. Don’t do it, says the Financial Times – just look at Ireland…

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May 30th 2012, 8:44 AM

# Rude

Lenihan subjected to chimp noises by Citigroup investors

Citi investors heckle, jeer and make chimp noises during conference call with Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.

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Oct 2nd 2010, 9:27 AM

# Black Thursday

The world reacts to Ireland's Black Thursday

International commentators invoke a raft of dire imagery – from bodies flung off skyscrapers to a children’s story book – to describe the economy’s downward trajectory.

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Oct 1st 2010, 10:55 AM

# Black Thursday

Government prepares to take majority stake in AIB as top management departs

Major shake-up at the bank which is to be effectively nationalised.

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Sep 30th 2010, 10:15 AM

# Black Thursday

Ireland wakes up to the news that Anglo could cost €34.3 billion

Central Bank says Anglo bailout should cost €29.3 billion – but could run to €34.3 billion.

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Sep 30th 2010, 7:02 AM