# Eurozone

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"The purpose of the programme was actually to exit the programme" - Noonan

The Finance Minster says that Ireland’s decision not to take a post-bailout credit line was because this was a “benign” time. The Troika say Ireland is in a “strong position”.

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Nov 14th 2013, 4:10 PM

# Eurogroup

Europe's finance ministers discussing how best to deal with failing banks

Michael Noonan is joining his eurozone counterparts in Brussels later today.

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Nov 14th 2013, 10:13 AM

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Column: The real problem to our economic crisis? The eurozone itself is deeply flawed.

Our shared currency system is not just preventing our ability to recover but is at the root of inevitable further looming crises, writes Mike Hall.

Nov 13th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Troika talks

Sinn Féin on Troika meeting: 'We gave it to them hard and heavy'

Pearse Doherty said that officials from the Troika told Sinn Féin that the chances of retrospective bank recapitalisation are “very slim”.

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Oct 31st 2013, 5:03 PM

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Damien Kiberd: If Enda wants cash from his EU mates, he needs to stop ticking the boxes

Taoiseach Kenny wrote a letter to 26 EU heads about their 2012 “commitment” to give Ireland special treatment – but they don’t care for wimpish reminders.

Oct 27th 2013, 8:30 AM

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Column: Europe needs a new approach to illegal immigration

Restoring fiscal health to the eurozone remains a serious challenge, but the EU must nevertheless find a solution to its illegal immigration crisis to prevent further tragedies, writes David Moloney.

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Oct 21st 2013, 12:45 PM

# banking union

Creation of Single Supervisory Mechanism for eurozone banks is approved

The new set of banking rules “will restore fair lending conditions across the EU,” said Barroso.

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Oct 15th 2013, 3:37 PM

# jobless numbers

Slight rise in EU unemployment rate

The biggest increases in unemployment were in Greece and Cyprus. Ireland is seventh worst out of the 28 EU members.

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Oct 1st 2013, 10:58 AM

# Italy

Political crisis in Italy as Berlusconi's ministers resign

The five ministers stepped down yesterday after what’s been called a ‘crazy act’ of encouragement from the former leader.

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Sep 29th 2013, 7:52 AM

# bailout fund

ESM chief: Recouping of AIB, BoI costs "either difficult or impossible"

The Government had been hoping to unload the debt from the two bailed-out banks.

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Sep 27th 2013, 4:43 PM

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Column: What do the results of the German election mean for Ireland and Europe?

David Moloney breaks down the results of the 2013 German federal election, focusing on what kind of impact it will have on the wider eurozone economy – and, specifically, on Ireland’s corporation tax.

Sep 24th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Eurozone

ECB chief says tracker mortgage rates to remain low

Mario Draghi says that the Eurozone is recovering, slowly, but had good news for holders of tracker mortgages.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 5:35 PM

# bank debt deal

Merkel: Ireland has made good progress, I'm grateful to Enda Kenny

Earlier the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said that the result of the German election was never going to impact on Ireland’s push for retrospective recapitalisation of its banks.

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Sep 23rd 2013, 2:27 PM

# Recession

Good news for Ireland as Eurozone economy ‘stabilising’

New statistics from the European Commission show that recovery is underway.

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Aug 14th 2013, 10:20 PM

# News Fix

Here Is What Happened Today: Wednesday

Everyone’s talking about the Leaving Certificate results, Ireland winning a gold medal in Moscow and Europe’s recession coming to an end.

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Aug 14th 2013, 9:01 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Aug 14th 2013, 4:39 PM

# Bills Bills Bills

NTMA to sell €500m of T-Bills this week

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) will undertake the seventh Treasury Bill sale of 2013 on Thursday.

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Jul 16th 2013, 10:18 AM

# Greek Protests

Greece readies itself for another general strike

Unions have called for a one-day national mobilisation against the axing re-deployment of thousands of civil servants.

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Jul 16th 2013, 9:36 AM

# IMF

IMF tells eurozone to fix the banks and sort out unemployment

The IMF has given four tasks for the eurozone to complete to ensure recovery.

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Jul 9th 2013, 10:25 AM

# POCKET MONEY

Eurozone ministers to decide if Greece should get bailout money

Minister Michael Noonan is in Brussels today for the talks.

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Jul 8th 2013, 8:20 AM

# Inflation

Food, alcohol and tobacco prices drive up cost of living

Inflation in the eurozone is expected to be 1.6 per cent for last month, up 0.2 per cent from May.

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Jul 1st 2013, 3:36 PM

# Unemployment

Over 26 million people in the EU were unemployed last month

Compared with May last year, the rate of unemployment has increased in 17 member states and fallen in ten.

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Jul 1st 2013, 2:29 PM

# Every Little Helps

Debt deals mean we're borrowing €20bn less in next decade - Noonan

The finance minister gives his formal tip-of-the-hat to the news that the two European bailout funds are delaying repayments.

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Jun 24th 2013, 8:32 PM

# Five years later

Bank bondholders would be forced to take losses under Noonan plan

The Financial Times has obtained a proposal circulated by Noonan on how Eurozone banks should deal with problems in future.

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Jun 24th 2013, 6:22 PM

# Bailout loans

Eurozone bailout fund gives Ireland seven more years to repay loans

Good news for Michael Noonan this morning…

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Jun 24th 2013, 10:47 AM

# Bank Bailout

EU finance ministers fail to agree on who should pay for bank bailouts

The 27 EU ministers will meet again Wednesday to try and finalise a decision.

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Jun 22nd 2013, 10:26 AM

# Retrospective recapitalisation

Noonan: Taxpayers put lots of money into BOI and AIB, now we could get some back

Michael Noonan has explained the significance of last night’s agreement between eurozone finance ministers about the potential retrospective recapitalisation of Ireland’s banks.

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Jun 21st 2013, 9:14 AM

# Bailout

Euro finance ministers agree direct help for banks

The 17 eurozone ministers are joined today by their 10 non-euro colleagues to discuss these issues in a Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.

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Jun 21st 2013, 7:55 AM

# 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

# Inflation

Cost of living rises in the eurozone but not so much in Ireland

Comparing April and May figures, annual inflation rose in 16 member states, remained stable in six and fell in four.

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Jun 14th 2013, 5:33 PM

# You're here forever

Latvia gets the green light to join the euro next year

Latvia will become the second Baltic country, and the 18th overall, to join the EU’s single currency.

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Jun 5th 2013, 12:57 PM

# Leinster House

Oireachtas agenda: Abortion hearings, new grocery rules and leaving the euro

The third day of abortion hearings takes place today, while the Dáil debates calls for new rules on leaving the eurozone.

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May 21st 2013, 7:30 AM

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Aaron McKenna: Money, Money, Must Be Funny In A Eurocrat's World

Bailed-out Ireland is to contribute an additional €90 million to the European Union to help plug a shortfall in its 2013 budget. Ludicrous? Yes – but it’s hardly a blip on the radar of incongruity that is the EU’s funny money parade, writes Aaron McKenna.

May 18th 2013, 8:00 AM