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Top readers' comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most popular and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

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Feb 9th 2013, 11:00 AM

Voices

Column: Was the liquidation of IBRC necessary?

Let’s hope IBRC’s liquidation can ultimately be justified – because this type of rush-job smacks of the panicked decisions made in 2008, writes Sarah McCabe.

Feb 8th 2013, 7:00 PM

# Moving On Up?

Ireland's cost of borrowing falls as NTMA formally issues new bonds

The body that manages Irish debt has formally issued new bonds to replace the promissory notes.

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Feb 8th 2013, 6:49 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Did the government get a good deal on the promissory notes?

The government argues that swapping the €3.06 billion annual payments for long-term bonds is the best we could have got, but others argue we’re still paying the debt. What do you think?

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Feb 8th 2013, 9:41 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added Facebook privacy

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

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Feb 7th 2013, 7:56 PM

Voices

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.

Feb 7th 2013, 7:15 PM

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.

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Feb 7th 2013, 3:55 PM

# Promissory notes

Kenny: First payment on new Government bonds in 2038

The final payment of the bonds that replace the promissory notes will take place in 2053.

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Feb 7th 2013, 3:21 PM

# Promissory notes

TDs question lack of debate on promissory notes

Deputies Micheál Martin and Peadar Tóibín both criticised the lack of facility for debate on the issue in the Dáil today.

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Feb 7th 2013, 2:16 PM

# Promissory notes

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.

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Feb 7th 2013, 2:14 PM

# Prom Night

Video: TDs argue over when to start debating the IBRC liquidation bill

“Could I honourably suggest that if you want some order from the government TDs then perhaps you should close the Dáil bar.”

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Feb 7th 2013, 12:11 PM

# Prom Night

'Is this the Gathering?': The very best #promnight tweets

Whatever happens, we’ll tweet our way out of this.

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Feb 7th 2013, 11:26 AM

# Promissory notes

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…

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Feb 7th 2013, 11:04 AM

# Prom Night

Hayes: "Substantial contingency planning" by government on IBRC

He also said that Ireland is the most likely country to get back to the markets due to the “extraordinary patience and hard work” of its people over the last five years.

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Feb 7th 2013, 10:40 AM

# Promissory notes

Financial services union calls on Noonan to guarantee IBRC jobs

Last night the Finance minister said he understood most staff would be rehired by the liquidators or by NAMA when it takes on the bank’s assets.

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Feb 7th 2013, 10:19 AM

# Promissory notes

Central Bank reassures IBRC customers they will be repaid

The banks said all eligible deposits under its guarantee scheme will be covered up to a limit of €100,000 per person.

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Feb 7th 2013, 9:26 AM

# Promissory notes

President signs legislation to liquidate IBRC into law

The President returned from his official visit to Rome yesterday to sign the emergency legislation.

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Feb 7th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Prom Night

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.

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Feb 7th 2013, 3:50 AM

# Prom Night

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.

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Feb 7th 2013, 3:18 AM

# Prom Night

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.

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Feb 7th 2013, 3:07 AM

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.

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Feb 7th 2013, 1:20 AM

# Your Say

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?

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Feb 6th 2013, 9:45 PM

# ibrc

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.

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Feb 6th 2013, 9:15 PM

# ibrc

Here’s the schedule for the Dáil’s late-night IBRC sitting

It’ll be a late one in the Dail.

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Feb 6th 2013, 9:07 PM

# ibrc

Chief Whip says leaking of elements of IBRC plan is ‘unfortunate’

Paul Kehoe: “The Minister for Finance has taken action to secure the stability of IBRC in the face of these leaks.”

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Feb 6th 2013, 8:48 PM

# Promissory Note

Dáil to sit at 10:30pm to debate emergency legislation on liquidating IBRC

TDs will reconvene after 10pm tonight to discuss plans to transfer IBRC’s assets to NAMA – as part of a deal to replace the promissory notes with long-term Government bonds.

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Feb 6th 2013, 8:28 PM

# Debt

Ireland still has 39% chance of defaulting, says Government's budget adviser

Professor John McHale, the chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, said Ireland has made huge progress – but is not out of the woods yet.

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Feb 2nd 2013, 8:00 AM

# Promissory Note

Technical Group to force Dáil vote on promissory note repayment

15 TDs, led by Shane Ross, have tabled a motion calling for a public assertion that Ireland won’t make the next repayment.

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Feb 1st 2013, 5:57 PM

# Promissory notes

Noonan still chasing 'good deal' in promissory note talks

The finance minister says saying the deal is dead is “premature”, but vows: Ireland “is not going to default.”

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Jan 30th 2013, 7:34 PM

# Promissory notes

Report: ECB rules out long-term bond to replace promissory note

Reuters cites ECB sources as saying the proposal was discussed this week – and ruled out as being illegal under EU treaties.

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Jan 26th 2013, 5:03 PM

# Quinn

Quinn family to appear in court for questioning over assets

The court ruled last month that IBRC could cross examine Seán Quinn’s children to “fill the vacuum”.

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Jan 24th 2013, 10:35 AM

Voices

Column: What would it take for Ireland to escape the Anglo promissory note?

Pat Rabbitte has said Ireland won’t make the €3billion payment. But the real situation is much bleaker, writes Sarah McCabe.

Dec 19th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will the government get a deal on promissory notes?

There have been disputes in cabinet over who gets to say what – but at the end of day, will we get a deal?

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Dec 16th 2012, 11:00 AM

# Brussels

Deal on Irish bank debt 'can be reached before 2014' - Kenny

The Taoiseach says discussions on the help Ireland can receive from the ESM can continue before a new banking supervisor is set up.

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Dec 14th 2012, 3:23 PM

# Quinn

Commercial Court to allow cross examination of Quinn family

The order allows IBRC to question them about their about bank accounts as well as the alleged transfer of assets to offshore companies.

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Dec 11th 2012, 4:43 PM

# Promissory Note

Government will not pay €3.1bn promissory note for former Anglo Irish Bank in March - Rabbitte

The Minister says he is confident of winning over the European Central Bank on the matter before March.

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Dec 9th 2012, 5:26 PM

# Anglo

Varadkar: I don't see why we should pay the €3bn promissory note next year

The government is trying to do a deal on Anglo debt to avoid having to pay the €3 billion in March -but the ECB is warning that it may not be possible.

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Dec 7th 2012, 9:05 AM