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# ESM

Paschal Donohoe: 'The ESM retrospective use is acknowledged in writing by EU ministers'

The Minister for European Affairs said the government would be holding them to their commitment if necessary.

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Oct 27th 2013, 3:32 PM

# DEFICIT FIGURES

Latest CSO stats show improvement in Government deficit

The General Government Deficit for the second quarter was 6 per cent of GDP.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 3:55 PM

# Budget 2014

Cigarettes and lots of debt: 7 things in Budget 2014 that you may have missed

We’ve read the Budget documents so you don’t have to…

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Oct 16th 2013, 9:30 PM

# Debt Ceiling

Markets wobble as US debt talks falter

Fitch has placed the US credit rating on a Negative Watch, as the stock market fell today.

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Oct 15th 2013, 9:29 PM

# fiat currency

How 9 countries saw inflation evolve into hyperinflation

These crises mostly occurred after World War II, and in Latin American during the 1980s. Here’s why.

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Oct 12th 2013, 10:00 AM

# insolvency

These four counties have no personal insolvency practitioners

Dublin has the highest number of PIPs, followed by Cork and Galway.

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Oct 12th 2013, 7:00 AM

Voices

Column: Legal protection of “accountant” is an essential matter of public protection

You don’t have to look too far to see the consequences of bad financial advice in Ireland – and yet anyone can set themselves up as an accountant, without education, qualifications or experience, writes Joe Aherne.

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Oct 2nd 2013, 6:00 PM

Voices

Extract: This crisis shows the old ways have failed – and we’re on the cusp of new discoveries

I am an economics student, so you might be surprised to hear that I’m somewhat optimistic about our future. Why? Because we are passing through a unique window of opportunity to change our world, writes Robert Nielsen.

Sep 30th 2013, 7:00 AM

# loan

Cyprus gets €1.5bn from EU's emergency fund

The crisis-hit nation has now received half of the package it was pencilled to get from the ESM.

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Sep 27th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Fiscal Advisory Council

Charts: Here's how the government's liabilities have increased to €208bn in five years

The government’s liabilities last year were a whopping €208 billion.

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Sep 26th 2013, 9:27 AM

Voices

Nick Leeson: In debt? Don't panic.

The former trader’s new book tries to help people tackles debt and find a path through the stress and complexities of dealing with financial institutions.

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Sep 20th 2013, 8:00 PM

# Debt deal

Allsop signs deal that will stop the auctioning of repossessed homes

A formal agreement with the Irish Mortgage Holder’s Organisation ensures properties where no deal has been struck to sort out mortgage arrears will not be offered for auction.

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Sep 15th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Recovery

OECD: Irish economy recovering but government must stick to targets

In a report today, the body said that out debt-to-GDP ratio is set to peak this year and decline thereafter.

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Sep 12th 2013, 12:03 PM

# insolvency

PIP apologises for comments about ‘bigger houses’ for professionals

Jim Stafford issued a statement saying that he did not intend to ‘create a distinction between so called professional classes and PAYE workers’.

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Sep 10th 2013, 8:52 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will the new insolvency service work?

It is launched today but will the service for struggling borrowers actually work?

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Sep 9th 2013, 9:34 AM

# Kennycourt Stud Farm

PICS: 250 locals take back Kildare stud farm from receivers and lock them out

The farm, owned by Eugene McDermott, was to be sold by IBRC following an outstanding loan of €814,000.

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Sep 1st 2013, 2:07 PM

Voices

Column: There's no shame in bankruptcy – it is now a viable and positive option

This autumn will see a new personal insolvency system coming into effect that will put mortgage holders in arrears in a far stronger bargaining position with the banks, writes Ross Maguire SC.

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Aug 27th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Money Money Money

Consumer confidence is up, but disposable income is down, says report

Credit card debt is in decline, property transactions on the increase but new car sales continue to struggle.

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Aug 14th 2013, 8:45 PM

# Debt

Household debt down but sustainability levels barely improve

Figures from the Central bank show that overall household debt is at it lowest level since late 2006 but disposable income falls dull much positive impact.

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Aug 13th 2013, 6:57 PM

Voices

Column: How to navigate your personal insolvency

The Personal Insolvency Service is due to come into effect in the coming weeks, so what do you need to know about making an application? Stephen Curtis lets you know.

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Aug 13th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Debt

Frank Feighan: My personal finances won't affect my political career

The Roscommon deputy is being pursued by Danske Bank for borrowings understood to be in the high six-figure range.

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Aug 12th 2013, 3:36 PM

# Finance

39 per cent jump in Government-issued debt in the last year

The liquidation of IBRC led to a rise in the twelve months between June 2012 and June 2013.

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Aug 12th 2013, 12:55 PM

Voices

Column: How did we surrender our liberty and become voluntary slaves?

We sold our freedom long ago when we accepted mountainous debt in search of power and status, writes Steve Bonham. The lesson? Avoid committing to things that make us dependent upon the whims of others.

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Aug 6th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Feelin' Blue

Coventry City could be docked 15 points before the new season starts tomorrow

The Sky Blues are on the verge of liquidation after a creditors’ deal was rejected this morning.

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Aug 2nd 2013, 3:48 PM

Voices

Column: The family home needs to be protected in a debt crisis

The banks are not looking at the long-term resolutions strategies for homeowners in debt; the only available strategies are limited to those that that suit bank recovery, writes Julie Sadlier.

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Jul 23rd 2013, 7:00 AM

# Portugal

Crisis talks on Portugal bailout breakdown

The country’s three main parties failed to reach a deal to end the political crisis that threatens to derail the government’s bid to overhaul its finances.

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Jul 20th 2013, 3:50 PM

# Debt

1,600 people waiting to see MABS advisors

The average waiting time for a MABS appointment is 4.4 weeks but this figure varies wildly across the country.

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Jul 17th 2013, 2:27 PM

# legal advice

Rise in 'accidental landlords' as homeowners rent out properties to cover mortgage costs

FLAC noted a “striking” rise in queries about housing such matters, which were up almost 70 per cent since 2011.

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Jul 15th 2013, 9:03 AM

# Anglo Tapes

Anglo tapes: Central Bank 'were effectively egging us on'

The latest conversations will raise questions about how much Anglo executives knew about the sinking bank.

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Jul 8th 2013, 9:41 AM

# Debt

Musician Jim Corr settles €1.4m debt with ACC Bank

The only male member of Irish family band The Corrs was due to be cross-examined by ACC Bank at the Commercial Court today.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 9:14 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added rocket explosions

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 7:48 PM

# Mortgage crisis

95,000 Irish homes are in mortgage arrears over 90 days

Homeowners who are three months or more behind on their payments owe financial institutions €1.8 billion.

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Jun 21st 2013, 9:45 PM

# Debt deal

Noonan: Ireland will escape bailout, even if we can't recover bank costs

The finance minister says the world recognises that Ireland’s debts are sustainable, but he won’t give up on help.

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Jun 20th 2013, 6:58 PM

# Bailouts

EU faces talks on bank sector reform and who should pay for future bailouts

Finance ministers are also expected to formally approve a 7-year extension on Ireland’s and Portugal’s bailout loans.

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Jun 20th 2013, 7:40 AM

# Greece

Greek court overturns closure of state broadcaster‎

The top administrative court in Greece has “temporarily” cancelled the government’s shock decision to close state broadcaster ERT.

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Jun 17th 2013, 8:27 PM

# Iceland

Icelandic PM vows to ignore IMF's advice

Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson says he will ignore the IMF’s criticism of his government’s plans to reduce household debt following the country’s economic collapse.

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Jun 17th 2013, 7:00 PM

# Saving

Under 50s stop saving as they struggle to pay off mortgages

It is thought that the deadline for property tax registration may have triggered this.

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Jun 13th 2013, 8:47 AM

# Debt

Fall in personal loans and holiday home mortgages as households pay off debt

Figures from the Central Bank also show a very slight increase in savings.

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Jun 11th 2013, 12:12 PM

# Bankruptcy

Over 130 people with Irish addresses filed for bankruptcy in UK during crisis

Figures also show that 35 people moved to England or Wales last year solely for the purpose of seeking bankruptcy.

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May 27th 2013, 3:20 PM

Voices

Column: Game, Set and Match to the Banks

The extent to which banks are running Ireland and Europe is clearly shown by the recently published Insolvency Guidelines and Rules, writes Dave Hughes.

May 19th 2013, 7:30 PM