# Troika

All time

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Soundcheck Day… (Sorry…)

8.8k

Dec 12th 2012, 8:30 AM

Column: Here’s how the Budget could have been fairer

It was an exercise in macho posturing, writes Mary Murphy – but there are ways for the Government to boost our confidence in them.

Dec 12th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Finally

Eurozone leaders reach a deal on Greek debt

The agreement came after 13 hours of talks in Brussels.

3.6k

Nov 27th 2012, 7:25 AM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: As usual, Ireland only acts when we’re shamed into it

The death of Savita Halappanavar shows once again that we delay proper action until an international outcry forces our hand.

Nov 24th 2012, 8:15 AM

Voices

Column: 4 myths about austerity… busted

Ahead of an anti-austerity march, Michael O’Reilly argues that Budget decisions are being driven by false premises.

Nov 20th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Greece

Greek parliament begins debate on latest €13.5bn austerity package

Parliament will spend the entire week debating the 2013 Budget, which will introduce another €13.5 billion in budget cuts.

3.4k

Nov 5th 2012, 11:14 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should free travel for pensioners be means-tested?

Reports today suggest the Government is considering bringing in an income threshrold for pensioners to receive their free travel. Good idea? Bad idea?

12.0k

Nov 4th 2012, 1:31 PM

# Cyprus

Cyprus close to deal on becoming fourth bailed-out Eurozone country

The finance minister of Cyprus says the last few difference on a Troika bailout are “bridgeable”.

4.0k

Oct 28th 2012, 3:02 PM

# St Vincent de Paul

Interview: Stories like the 'corn flakes family' are true - SVP president

The national president of Ireland’s largest voluntary, charitable organisation tells TheJournal.ie about the increase in demand for services and the rebirth of Ireland’s community spirit. Listen to the full interview…

6.8k

Oct 27th 2012, 8:00 AM

Evening Wrap

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

7.8k

Oct 25th 2012, 4:57 PM

# IMF

IMF tells Europe: 'Deliver on your promises or Ireland is at risk'

The head of the IMF’s mission to Ireland says selling a share in the banks to the ESM is a good idea for everybody.

13.4k

Oct 25th 2012, 2:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Noonan and Howlin on the Troika's eighth review of the bailout

Are the Troika still happy with Ireland’s progress? Let’s find out…

6.0k

Oct 25th 2012, 12:01 PM

# Bailout

Troika completes eighth review of Ireland

Ministers Noonan and Howlin to read out Ireland’s latest report card at noon today. Any guesses at what grade we’ll get?

6.2k

Oct 25th 2012, 8:59 AM

# Bailout

Lenihan letters: What’s been released, and what hasn’t

The release of further documents this week help to shed further light on Ireland’s bailout. But what don’t we know?

14.2k

Oct 24th 2012, 5:29 PM

# Bailout

In full: Brian Lenihan tells the ECB why Ireland needs a bailout

“There comes a point at which negative sentiment starts to feed on itself … we are clearly at that point.”

13.4k

Oct 24th 2012, 4:16 PM

# Bailout

Released: Brian Lenihan’s letter where Ireland asks for a bailout

The Department of Finance has released the letter of November 21, 2010 where Brian Lenihan says: ‘We need help.’

18.8k

Oct 24th 2012, 2:25 PM

# Troika

SIPTU president: Congress should not meet again with Troika

He will put a motion before the Executive Council of Congress today calling for an end to any further meetings with the Troika.

4.3k

Oct 24th 2012, 10:49 AM

# Greece

Junior partners in Greek government set to veto latest Troika demands

Left-leaning partners in the coalition are rejecting Troika demands to make it easier to sack workers.

4.7k

Oct 23rd 2012, 9:05 PM

# Bailout

EU issues €3 billion bond to fund Irish and Portuguese bailouts

€1 billion of the funds – which were sold at an interest rate of 2.621 per cent – will be sent to Ireland.

4.9k

Oct 23rd 2012, 6:15 PM

# Bondholders

Noonan insists: No, the Troika DID demand that we repay the bank bondholders

After Stephen Donnelly reports the Troika shifted blame from themselves, Michael Noonan says: it’s Trichet’s fault.

9.8k

Oct 21st 2012, 7:04 PM

# Budget 2013

Budget 2013: Noonan pledges no increase in income tax rates, bands

Michael Noonan says the commitments in the programme for government – not to raise rates or bands – still apply.

9.5k

Oct 21st 2012, 7:45 AM

# Protest

Home help workers to march to the Dáil today

Hundreds of home help care workers and supporters to march to Dáil Eireann today.

1.9k

Oct 17th 2012, 9:57 AM

# Sinn Féin

Party delegations meet the Troika today

Delegations from Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil are meeting the Troika this morning.

4.4k

Oct 17th 2012, 8:09 AM

Evening Wrap

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

8.3k

Oct 15th 2012, 4:49 PM

# Budget 2013

Gilmore rules out seeking extension to Troika's deficit deadline

Eamon Gilmore says the public wants an end to austerity – and not to have it dragged out for longer.

5.2k

Oct 14th 2012, 7:43 PM

# evening fix

The Evening Fix... now with added German 'ah here'

Here’s the things we learned, shared and loved today. And yes, this picture does show cows, racing.

13.6k

Oct 13th 2012, 7:55 PM

# irish jobs

94 per cent of workers better off employed than on the dole, says ERSI

The report contradicts a working paper from the summer that said two-fifths of families would be better off on the dole.

5.5k

Sep 27th 2012, 8:30 AM

# Bailout

Brussels approves latest €1bn loan under Ireland's bailout programme

The European Commission confirms water charges will be in quicker than expected – and calls for tweaks to benefits for the jobless.

3.8k

Sep 18th 2012, 12:14 PM

# Bailout

EU leaders may discuss improved Irish bailout - but only after bank deal is finalised

Once discussions on the promissory note issue has been concluded, Ireland could get a more lenient deal – but it may be some time.

3.9k

Sep 14th 2012, 2:42 PM

# Property Tax

Property tax will only apply for half of 2013 - Hayes

The junior finance minister tells Newstalk that people “shouldn’t overreact” to the IMF’s suggestions on a 0.5% tax.

7.8k

Sep 11th 2012, 9:07 AM

# tensions

IMF: We want property tax of 0.5 per cent. Noonan: Nope, not happening.

OH, IT’S ON (well, kind of. It’s all very civil).

14.4k

155

Sep 10th 2012, 6:01 PM

Evening Wrap

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

6.7k

Sep 10th 2012, 4:54 PM

# IMF

IMF turns up heat on demands for Irish bank debt deal

The latest IMF quarterly review says having the ESM take a direct stake in Irish banks is the best way back to the markets.

8.7k

Sep 10th 2012, 4:00 PM

# HSE

New HSE chief: Cutbacks will 'absolutely' mean bed closures

Tony O’Brien also says the €130 million in cuts is absolutely vital if the HSE is to ensure it doesn’t run out of money.

5.6k

Sep 2nd 2012, 5:03 PM

# Health Cuts

HSE's €130m spending cut 'will be vigorously opposed'

Health service says cuts have to be made before the end of this year if it is to meet budget targets set down by the government and Troika.

6.0k

Aug 30th 2012, 9:31 PM

# Health

HSE announces €130 million in cost-saving measures to meet Troika targets

The agency conceded that it is inevitable that the measures will have some impact on frontline service delivery.

7.4k

Aug 30th 2012, 5:49 PM

# Water Charges

Leaked EU report: Water charges to kick in from January 2014

Irish homes will pay water charges from 1 January 2014, Brussels says – far earlier than Phil Hogan had previously said.

12.7k

153

Aug 29th 2012, 3:07 PM

# Bailout

Leaked Brussels report seeks Dole cuts to long-term unemployed

The European Commission says it’s disappointed that a draft document – raising the heat on Dublin – has been leaked.

13.5k

177

Aug 29th 2012, 2:22 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix: Sunday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

14.8k

Aug 26th 2012, 7:56 PM

# Bailout

We asked for copies of the ECB’s letters to Brian Lenihan. Here’s what happened

With the letters back in the news today, we thought we’d publish the response to a request we made in April 2011.

18.7k

Aug 26th 2012, 2:07 PM