# Olli Rehn

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# Bailout

Rehn asks Germany for flexibility on Ireland's bailout rate

As the Programme for Government agrees to seek a lower interest rate, Europe asks the main economies to look kindly.

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Mar 7th 2011, 1:13 PM

# Default

Irish default "not on the cards": Rehn

Olli Rehn has warned that burning senior bondholders is not “on the agenda” – meanwhile the governor of the Central Bank has said that Anglo would not have been guaranteed if the state had known the true size of its losses.

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Mar 2nd 2011, 9:24 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Garda Ombudsman to investigate circumstances of man’s suspected suicide in Kerry after negotiations with gardaí; Galway West count finishes 73 hours after it begun, and the future of Slane is under threat.

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Mar 2nd 2011, 8:35 AM

# Default

'Shock' among EU ministers over Irish default talk - Lenihan

Brian Lenihan says his Eurozone counterparts are in “considerable shock” over discussions to default on its debt.

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Feb 15th 2011, 6:46 PM

# GE11

Kenny tells Merkel Ireland won't change corporation tax rate

Fine Gael leader emerges from meeting with Germany’s Angela Merkel, as Olli Rehn rules out unilateral renegotiation of bailout.

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Feb 14th 2011, 3:29 PM

# Bailout

Olli Rehn forecast suggests €5bn shortfall: report

A report in today’s Sunday Times suggests that EU Commissioner Olli Rehn has identified another gap in Irish finances.

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Feb 13th 2011, 11:34 AM

# Bank Recapitalisation

EU wants banks recapitalised "as soon as possible"

Olli Rehn’s spokesman said the European Union thought Brian Lenihan’s delay was “temporary” – but still wants it done.

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Feb 11th 2011, 2:54 PM

# Irish Economy

Europe halves projections of Ireland's growth rate

The four year plan last week said Ireland would have economic growth of 1.75% next year. Europe says: 0.9%.

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Nov 29th 2010, 4:36 PM

# Four Year Plan

Further coalition fallout over cut to minimum wage

Mary Coughlan says the €1/hr cut to the minimum wage was the government’s own choice – contradicting John Gormley.

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Nov 26th 2010, 2:08 PM

# Olli Rehn

It is essential for Ireland to pass budget – Rehn

The commissioner has told Irish MEPs that “stability is important”.

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Nov 23rd 2010, 12:48 PM

# Opposition

Opposition puts more pressure on the government

Fine Gael has renewed its call for an immediate general election.

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Nov 23rd 2010, 12:20 PM

# Bailout Republic?

Cowen insists IMF talks are not to formalise bailout

An aggressive Taoiseach tells the Six One news that the talks in Dublin tomorrow are to examine all options.

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Nov 17th 2010, 7:13 PM

Evening Wrap

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

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Nov 17th 2010, 5:00 PM

# Bailout Republic?

Battle lines drawn as Europe insists Ireland's banking sector needs its help

As finance ministers meet, Olli Rehn says there’s liquidity crisis in the banks – contradicting Brian Lenihan.

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Nov 17th 2010, 1:53 PM

# Bailout Republic?

Debt crisis team on way to Dublin

Lenihan maintains Ireland had been “the point of attack” on the state of the euro in recent weeks – but commentators believe ECB, IMF and EC officials coming here to lay groundwork for bailout.

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Nov 17th 2010, 7:06 AM

# Bailout Republic?

Olli Rehn: Eurozone must 'resist alarmism' as talks continue

Europe’s economic commissioner says it’s Ireland’s banks, and not the government, that have funding problems.

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Nov 16th 2010, 6:02 PM

Voices

An Open Letter to Olli Rehn

Economist Ronan Lyons sets our new European Overlords straight on a few things.

Nov 16th 2010, 8:50 AM

Evening Wrap

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

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Nov 9th 2010, 4:54 PM

# Olli Rehn

Rehn's parting message: "Europe stands by you"

The European economics commissioner affirms European support as Ireland begins the painful road to economic recovery.

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Nov 9th 2010, 4:31 PM

# Olli Rehn

Olli Rehn's speech: 'Reinforcing EU economic governance'

A full transcript of the speech given by European Commissioner Olli Rehn. Key word? ‘Imbalances’.

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Nov 9th 2010, 3:41 PM

# Olli Rehn

Rehn: €15bn Budget cuts programme could be revised

The European Commissioner says the four-year cuts target laid down by the EU could be tinkered with.

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Nov 9th 2010, 1:30 PM

# Reax

What they're saying about Olli Rehn's visit

A round-up of international coverage on EU Commissioner Rehn’s visit to Ireland.

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Nov 9th 2010, 9:57 AM

# Olli Rehn

Rehn repeats mantra that Ireland will lose low tax

The European Commissioner repeats his assertion that Ireland will simply have to raise tax rates in order to survive.

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Nov 9th 2010, 6:59 AM

# Olli Rehn

EU economics chief arrives for two-day budget talks

Olli Rehn will meet with the Minister for Finance today to discuss the upcoming budget.

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Nov 8th 2010, 8:47 AM

Running out of road - but at least Olli Rehn's happy

The international reaction to the Bloodbath Budget calls – it’s going to be tough, but Brussels seems pleased.

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Nov 5th 2010, 9:22 AM

# Bond Markets

Government borrowing costs take yet another spike

As the government announces massive budget adjustments, the cost of Irish borrowing lies just off its all-time peak.

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Oct 27th 2010, 5:10 PM

# Olli Rehn

Your cut-out-and-keep guide to the most powerful man in Ireland

Seven things you didn’t know about Olli Rehn. Starting with who he is.

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Oct 27th 2010, 10:26 AM

# The Lost Decade

Abiding by EU targets kills economy for a decade – ESRI

The economic think-tank says aiming for the EU’s 3% deficit target by 2014 will force Ireland into a downward spiral.

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Oct 21st 2010, 1:34 PM

# The Lost Decade

Ireland won't ask EU for budget target extension

The Department of Finance says it won’t ask Brussels to extend its 2014 deadline for reining in the budget deficit.

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Oct 21st 2010, 1:31 PM

# Olli Rehn

Ireland's era of low tax is over, says commissioner

Olli Rehn, the man behind the four-year budget strategy, says it is inevitable that the ‘low tax’ policy must end.

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Oct 1st 2010, 2:46 PM

# Bailout Republic?

EC assurance over bailout does little to soothe bonds

The price of government borrowing remains close to its all time record despite Olli Rehn’s assurance about funding.

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Sep 29th 2010, 1:56 PM