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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
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.
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Feb 8th 2013, 7:00 PM
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
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
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
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.
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Feb 7th 2013, 7:15 PM
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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Dec 19th 2012, 7:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
Former Anglo Irish Bank to sue auditors who will 'vigorously defend' case
Ernst & Young is being sued over its involvement in the auditing of the former Anglo Irish Bank prior to it being nationalised nearly four years ago.
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Nov 30th 2012, 12:32 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Nov 29th 2012, 8:52 AM
GAA fans lose an institution as Quinns of Drumcondra shuts its doors
Where many a day turned to midnight…
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Nov 21st 2012, 3:02 PM
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