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Thursday 29 October 2020
Speaking to the IMF, Ajai Chopra went on to say that eurozone partners had stopped Ireland from imposing haircuts on senior creditors.
Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd was the highest profile Government representative present as they were asked to request a debt writedown by Independent TDs
The government will almost certainly oppose the motion and ensure that it does not pass when a vote is held tomorrow night.
It’s possibly the single biggest issue facing the government – but how has it dealt with the troika deal and banking in its first year?
A commission spokesperson says no plans have been put before it, even though the government says burning the bondholders has been in the pipeline for some time.
All the news of the day, plus some bits and pieces you may have missed…
A group of AIB investors with €2.6bn in bonds is trying to stop the government from enforcing an 80 per cent haircut.
MEMBERS OF THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) yesterday voted to take industrial action unless the government addresses several issues related to Covid-19 in schools by 30 October.
The issues in question include the need for a comprehensive testing programme, rapid testing and turnaround times, along with resources for schools to ensure continuation of learning if schools are closed or people are self-isolating.
The ASTI president Ann Piggott said: “ASTI members are clearly stating that they want schools to remain open for students during this pandemic.”
She said teachers are “demanding that the government step up” and provide solutions to these issues.
So, today we want to know: Would you support teachers striking over Covid-19 safety concerns?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
Periods of rain; breezy this afternoon
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