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# troika - Thursday 12 April, 2012

Government policy is 'not an austerity strategy', says Howlin

Apr 12th 2012, 9:25 AM 2,655 Views 44 Comments

The Minister for Public Expenditure also said economists’ calls to pour resources into a stimulus strategy reminded him of “Fianna Fáil circa 1977″.

# troika - Thursday 29 March, 2012

Over half a million have paid the household charge

# 2 Days To Go

Over half a million have paid the household charge

Mar 29th 2012, 8:35 PM 9,411 Views 236 Comments

A poll today found 61 per cent of householders say they will pay the €100 charge, with 39 per cent saying they won’t.

# troika - Monday 12 March, 2012

Troika deal could move tracker mortgages to IBRC - Noonan

# Banks

Troika deal could move tracker mortgages to IBRC - Noonan

Mar 12th 2012, 8:05 AM 4,857 Views 34 Comments

The minister for finance tells RTÉ that loss-making mortgages could be taken off the books of AIB and Permanent TSB,

# troika - Sunday 11 March, 2012

# Promissory Notes

'No deadline' for deal on promissory notes - Gilmore

Mar 11th 2012, 1:43 PM 1,384 Views 19 Comments

The Tánaiste said discussions with the troika are ongoing as the Government seeks to secure an agreement.

# troika - Friday 9 March, 2012

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Banking and the IMF/EU deal

# One Year In

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Banking and the IMF/EU deal

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 676 Views 6 Comments

It’s possibly the single biggest issue facing the government – but how has it dealt with the troika deal and banking in its first year?

# troika - Tuesday 6 March, 2012

Senior Irish official says Ireland seeking wider deal to reduce debt burden

# Debt Deal

Senior Irish official says Ireland seeking wider deal to reduce debt burden

Mar 6th 2012, 1:24 PM 2,445 Views 18 Comments

The Department of Finance however said it is too early to speculate on the outcome of ongoing discussions.

# troika - Friday 2 March, 2012

IMF: Irish economy faces larger challenges than first expected

# Bailout

IMF: Irish economy faces larger challenges than first expected

Mar 2nd 2012, 4:00 PM 4,536 Views 48 Comments

The IMF’s latest quarterly report has similar concerns to that of the EU: that a dip in exports could mean tougher times ahead.

# troika - Monday 27 February, 2012

# State Assets

Moody's backs 'credit positive' sale of state assets

Feb 27th 2012, 9:49 AM 1,394 Views 7 Comments

In its weekly credit outlook, Moody’s welcomes the plans to sell state assets – but that our position remains “challenging”.

# troika - Thursday 23 February, 2012

# State Assets

FF's Martin attacks "bare-faced lies" over sale of state assets

Feb 23rd 2012, 9:25 AM 2,128 Views 44 Comments

Micheál Martin says Labour ministers are “covering their tracks” by claiming Fianna Fáil agreed to the sale of state assets.

# troika - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

# State Assets

'It makes no economic sense': Sale of state assets criticised by opposition

Feb 22nd 2012, 3:31 PM 2,322 Views 22 Comments

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil have both criticised the government’s announcement on the sale of State assets today.

Government to reveal which State assets are up for sale

# Bargain

Government to reveal which State assets are up for sale

Feb 22nd 2012, 7:54 AM 3,619 Views 74 Comments

The bailout deal requires Ireland to sell off some State assets – and the full list will be announced by Brendan Howlin later this morning.

# troika - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

Some eurozone countries 'dont want us any more' - Greek finance minister

# Greece

Some eurozone countries 'dont want us any more' - Greek finance minister

Feb 15th 2012, 6:14 PM 3,347 Views 56 Comments

Meanwhile, Athens has agreed €325m more in spending cuts as it pushes for a deal on that second bailout.

# State Assets

Rabbitte, McGrath in war of words over state assets

Feb 15th 2012, 2:30 PM 2,591 Views 25 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s finance spokesman takes issue with Pat Rabbitte’s claims that the sale of state assets was demanded by FF.

# troika - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Latest memorandum reveals more austerity ahead in Budget 2013

# Bailout

Latest memorandum reveals more austerity ahead in Budget 2013

Feb 14th 2012, 7:27 PM 6,526 Views 67 Comments

The latest memorandum of understanding between Ireland and the Troika also states for the first time that money raised from the sale of State assets can be used for reinvestment in the economy.

# troika - Sunday 12 February, 2012

Major riots in Athens as Greek parliament approves austerity deal

# Greece

Major riots in Athens as Greek parliament approves austerity deal

Feb 12th 2012, 10:53 PM 7,196 Views 102 Comments

Fireballs light up the evening sky in the Greek capital as parliament approves new austerity measures to help secure a €130bn bailout.

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

Feb 12th 2012, 7:49 PM 5,604 Views 0 Comments

In the Fix: Whitney Houston’s last performance, and Merkozy ‘hijacking’ eurozone policy.

Greek PM warns of ‘economic and social catastrophe’ if MPs vote No

# Greece

Greek PM warns of ‘economic and social catastrophe’ if MPs vote No

Feb 12th 2012, 12:09 PM 2,461 Views 86 Comments

Lucas Papademos goes on TV to warn that the cost of a Greek default is far greater than that of a second bailout.

# troika - Saturday 11 February, 2012

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

Feb 11th 2012, 8:07 PM 5,235 Views 0 Comments

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest stories – plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.

Greek police union calls for arrest of Troika officials

# Greece

Greek police union calls for arrest of Troika officials

Feb 11th 2012, 1:50 PM 3,775 Views 48 Comments

Officers have accused the officials of extortion and reducing national sovereignty.

# Default

Greek government warns rebel MPs of "dangerous path" to default

Feb 11th 2012, 11:10 AM 1,414 Views 14 Comments

MPs vote tomorrow on approving the government’s new austerity plans – but many have threatened to scupper it.

# troika - Thursday 9 February, 2012

# Greece

Greece leaders reach deal on more austerity and cuts

Feb 9th 2012, 1:41 PM 2,476 Views 63 Comments

The Greek Prime Minister said that there was “broad agreement” on all points of the new programme -with one exception.

# troika - Tuesday 7 February, 2012

Leaders still struggling to find a deal for Greece as 15,000 jobs cut from civil service

# Austerity

Leaders still struggling to find a deal for Greece as 15,000 jobs cut from civil service

Feb 7th 2012, 7:25 AM 1,338 Views 19 Comments

The three coalition parties continue talks today after missing yet another deadline yesterday.

# troika - Monday 30 January, 2012

Government working to reduce size of Anglo bill

# Debt Crisis

Government working to reduce size of Anglo bill

Jan 30th 2012, 3:10 PM 2,269 Views 26 Comments

However, the Department of Finance could not confirm or deny reports that the State had asked to defer €31 billion worth of Anglo loans.

# Bailout

Will Ireland need a second bailout? Here's what 10 economists think

Jan 30th 2012, 7:40 AM 7,349 Views 29 Comments

Economists in Ireland are divided on whether or not the country will need a new bailout programme next year. But very few think it is likely we can return to the markets as scheduled.

# troika - Sunday 29 January, 2012

Poll: How would you vote in a referendum on the new EU treaty?

# Your Say

Poll: How would you vote in a referendum on the new EU treaty?

Jan 29th 2012, 3:30 PM 6,708 Views 187 Comments

EU leaders will meet tomorrow to discuss the fiscal compact. But how will you vote if Ireland does hold a referendum?

# troika - Thursday 26 January, 2012

Enda Kenny: Irish people are pragmatic and understanding

# Optimism

Enda Kenny: Irish people are pragmatic and understanding

Jan 26th 2012, 1:44 PM 4,710 Views 90 Comments

The Taoiseach speaks bailouts, treaties and markets…in the snow.

# troika - Monday 23 January, 2012

# Bondholders

ECB affirms: Investors won't lend to you if you burn bondholders

Jan 23rd 2012, 6:32 PM 4,947 Views 96 Comments

The ECB declines to comment on Leo Varadkar’s remarks, but says its stance on Irish burden-sharing is well-known.

Poll: Should we repay the Anglo bondholders?

# Your Say

Poll: Should we repay the Anglo bondholders?

Jan 23rd 2012, 10:14 AM 8,257 Views 145 Comments

The government is warning that consumers will be hit if €1.25bn is not paid to senior bondholders on Wednesday but others think the government should default. What do you think?