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# ecb - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Kenny plays down chances of EU growth deal before referendum

15/05/12 1,936 Views 64 Comments

The Taoiseach says next week’s meeting of the European Council probably won’t make any immediate concrete decisions.

# ecb - Thursday 3 May, 2012

ECB 03/05/12

THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK has left its key interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent for the fifth month in succession, at its monthly board meeting held in Barcelona. ECB president Mario Draghi said the governors had not discussed the possibility of lowering the rate. Draghi was not asked about any progress on discussions regarding Ireland’s promissory note burden during his press conference.

# ecb - Sunday 29 April, 2012

Referendum

Noonan: There’s no backup fund if Ireland votes No

29/04/12 5,744 Views 198 Comments

The Minister for Finance dismissed reports in a Sunday newspaper that Ireland would be able to get a new bailout from the IMF regardless of the result of the referendum.

# ecb - Thursday 26 April, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

26/04/12 4,796 Views 10 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From Business ETC Permanent TSB

PTSB to ‘carve viable business’ out of current bank

26/04/12 2,646 Views 7 Comments

Bank welcomes Troika and government approval

# ecb - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

From Business ETC Stonewalled

ECB president: ‘No plans to make a deal on promissory notes’

25/04/12 2,287 Views 35 Comments

Mario Draghi tells Gay Mitchell there’s no deal – and is warned that the EU is only “slightly more popular than the measles”.

# ecb - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

Troika

Troika turned down suggestion of meeting with Oireachtas committee – Noonan

18/04/12 3,389 Views 52 Comments

Michael Noonan says he suggested that the Troika meet with an all-party committee, but that the inspectors rejected the idea.

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Photos: The troika are back in town

18/04/12 2,892 Views 50 Comments

They just can’t stay away…

# ecb - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

17/04/12 4,276 Views 18 Comments

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.

Troika

Troika discouraged from opposition meetings by May referendum, says ECB

17/04/12 3,022 Views 36 Comments

The Troika will not be meeting opposition parties during their latest visit to Ireland – despite doing so during previous reviews.

Troika

Troika returns to Ireland for latest review

17/04/12 2,969 Views 54 Comments

EU, IMF and ECB officials are back in Ireland to assess the government’s plans for tackling unemployment and economic recovery.

# ecb - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

From Business ETC Bond Markets

ECB may re-enter bond markets after Italian auction flops

11/04/12 2,302 Views 13 Comments

Investors declined the opportunity to buy short-term Italian bills this morning, seeing interest rates double from last month.

# ecb - Wednesday 4 April, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

04/04/12 3,732 Views No Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From Business ETC Promissory Notes

ECB president: ‘Utmost importance’ that Ireland continues promissory note repayments

04/04/12 3,273 Views 47 Comments

Mario Draghi expects Ireland to keep up its annual repayments of the promissory note, dodging questions about a larger deal.

From Business ETC ECB

ECB to keep interest rates at 1 per cent

04/04/12 1,498 Views 14 Comments

The European Central Bank is set to keep interest rates at the record low of 1 per cent later today.

# ecb - Sunday 1 April, 2012

From Business ETC Bond Wars

German central bank ‘to stop taking Irish bonds as collateral’

01/04/12 5,180 Views 16 Comments

A German newspaper report says the Bundesbank won’t take Irish, Greek or Portuguese bonds from banks any more.

# ecb - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Honohan

Central Bank governor before Oireachtas Finance Committee today

27/03/12 1,286 Views 5 Comments

Patrick Honohan is due to answer questions over the Anglo Irish promissory note repayment and the emergency liquidity provided to banks during the crisis.

# ecb - Sunday 18 March, 2012

Bankers

Colm McCarthy: Irish bank debt was incurred “under threats” from ECB

18/03/12 6,609 Views 42 Comments

The UCD economist said that no other eurozone country has taken on the kind of bank-related debt that Ireland took on – and warned that it may not be sustainable.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

18/03/12 5,969 Views 17 Comments

The nine things you need to know this morning…

# ecb - Sunday 11 March, 2012

Promissory Notes

‘No deadline’ for deal on promissory notes – Gilmore

11/03/12 1,313 Views 19 Comments

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

# ecb - Thursday 8 March, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Thursday

08/03/12 4,412 Views 2 Comments

All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed…

From Business ETC Every Cloud...

At least someone’s making money: ECB profits quadrupled last year

08/03/12 2,236 Views 6 Comments

A ballooning balance sheet and bigger roles in the bond markets meant the ECB turned profits of €728m, up from €171m.

From Business ETC Promissory Notes

ECB chief: Governors did not discuss deal on Anglo promissory notes

08/03/12 1,623 Views 8 Comments

The ECB president also expects Ireland to vote Yes to the fiscal compact, praising the government’s efforts in the fiscal crisis.

From Business ETC ECB

LIVE: ECB president Mario Draghi’s press conference in Frankfurt

08/03/12 1,042 Views 1 Comment

Mario Draghi will give a press conference at 1:30pm following a meeting where Anglo’s promissory notes were up for discussion.

From Business ETC ECB

ECB leaves main interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent

08/03/12 960 Views 1 Comment

As expected, the monthly meeting of the ECB’s governing council decides not to tinker with the main interest rates.

# ecb - Wednesday 7 March, 2012

From Business ETC Promissory Notes

Honohan set to make case to ECB for deal on Anglo promissory notes

07/03/12 1,388 Views 17 Comments

The ECB’s monthly meeting of central bank governors will give Patrick Honohan a chance to explain the need to strike a deal.

# ecb - Saturday 3 March, 2012

In Numbers

Prime numbers: The week in stats

03/03/12 2,620 Views 3 Comments

Some people retiring, some people quitting, others starting new jobs, and some getting through an awful lot of printer ink…

# ecb - Friday 2 March, 2012

From Business ETC ECB

Deja vu: ECB gives banks new money – and banks save it in the ECB

02/03/12 1,883 Views 20 Comments

Overnight deposits in the ECB surged to their highest ever, just a day after it issued €529 billion to boost credit markets.

# ecb - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

From Business ETC ECB

ECB pumps €529bn of new cash into European banking system

29/02/12 1,067 Views 11 Comments

The second round of unusually lengthy lending sees the ECB lend €529bn to banks, hoping the cash will be passed onward.

# ecb - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

From Business ETC Bond Markets

ECB steers clear of bond-buying for first time since August

21/02/12 1,150 Views 2 Comments

Last week marked the first time in six months that the European Central Bank didn’t intervene in the sovereign bond markets.

# ecb - Saturday 11 February, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Saturday

11/02/12 5,080 Views No Comments

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

Greece

Greek police union calls for arrest of Troika officials

11/02/12 3,703 Views 48 Comments

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

# ecb - Thursday 9 February, 2012

From Business ETC ECB

ECB interest rates remain unchanged

09/02/12 1,357 Views 6 Comments

ECB head Mario Draghi said that there are “tenatative” signs of stabilisation in the eurozone.

# ecb - Monday 30 January, 2012

From Business ETC Bailout

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

30/01/12 6,400 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.

From Business ETC Growth

IBEC downgrades growth forecast amid ‘challenging’ conditions

30/01/12 592 Views 1 Comment

The business group believes the economy will not live up to Department of Finance predictions this year.

# ecb - Monday 23 January, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

23/01/12 3,958 Views 1 Comment

A roundup of the day’s main news – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…

From Business ETC Eurozone

As Greek talks continue, eurozone finance ministers to meet in Brussels

23/01/12 784 Views 3 Comments

The finance ministers of eurozone states and the rest of the EU will hold their first meetings of the year this week.

# ecb - Sunday 22 January, 2012

Bailout

Troika now losing faith in Ireland’s bailout – Ross

22/01/12 8,265 Views 69 Comments

The independent TD said he was told by troika representatives that the programme had been “optimistic” and that Ireland might not meet its targets.

# ecb - Tuesday 17 January, 2012

From Business ETC Inflation

Inflation drops in December across eurozone and UK

17/01/12 1,481 Views 4 Comments

The fall in inflation has raised hopes that the European Central Bank may reduce interest rates.

Opinion

Column: 10 reasons why Ireland should be praying for a second bailout

17/01/12 7,367 Views 52 Comments

Cheap money, essential reforms, and a route away from gombeenism? A second bailout would have immense benefits for Ireland, argues NAMAwinelake.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

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Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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