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# imf - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

DSK

Prosecutor launches new Strauss-Kahn gang rape investigation

Tue, 8:33 AM 2,199 Views 5 Comments

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn acknowledges being involved in “libertine” activity, but says he never used violence and was unaware of anyone being paid for sex.

# imf - Friday 18 May, 2012

From Business ETC Greece

Did Angela Merkel say Greece should hold a referendum on euro membership?

Fri, 9:32 PM 6,780 Views 72 Comments

Greek officials claimed the German chancellor suggested the possibility of a referendum in a phone call with the Greek president, but Berlin has denied that was the case.

# imf - Thursday 17 May, 2012

State Assets

Half of proceeds from sale of State assets can be used for jobs – Howlin

17/05/12 1,307 Views 42 Comments

The Public Expenditure and Reform Minister said that negotiations with the Troika had yielded such an agreement with the other half of the money being leveraged for further stimulus measures.

# imf - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

From Business ETC Italy

Italy’s economy ‘on the right track’ – IMF

16/05/12 2,165 Views 9 Comments

IMF official says Italy has made notable progress since Mario Monti took office.

DSK

Strauss-Kahn counter-suing hotel maid over rape claim

16/05/12 1,900 Views 35 Comments

The former French politician is counter-suing a hotel maid over rape allegations she made against him last year – seeking damages of at least $1 million.

# imf - Monday 14 May, 2012

From Business ETC Futureshock

Price of oil could double in a decade, warns IMF paper

14/05/12 1,976 Views 24 Comments

A working paper commissioned by the IMF says previous trends in oil prices point to a major surge in costs by 2022.

# imf - Saturday 12 May, 2012

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will Greece leave the euro?

12/05/12 5,068 Views 58 Comments

No government, jittery markets and new elections on the cards. Is Greece on the verge of leaving he single currency?

# imf - Friday 4 May, 2012

DSK

Fresh rape claim in Strauss-Kahn case

04/05/12 4,807 Views 33 Comments

A Belgian prostitute alleges that she was gang raped by Strauss Kahn and three friends.

# imf - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

DSK

NYC court to rule today on Strauss-Kahn lawsuit

01/05/12 957 Views 1 Comment

Judge to decide if hotel maid’s lawsuit should be dismissed.

# imf - Sunday 29 April, 2012

Referendum

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

29/04/12 5,745 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.

# imf - Friday 27 April, 2012

From Business ETC Bailout

Noonan almost halves Budget projection for economic growth in 2012

27/04/12 3,575 Views 21 Comments

The latest Stability Programme Update – which wasn’t expected until Monday – cuts growth projections from 1.3pc to 0.7pc.

# imf - 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

# imf - Friday 20 April, 2012

From Business ETC Firefighting

Finance ministers agree to pump €325bn more into IMF

20/04/12 2,556 Views 9 Comments

The world’s 20 largest economies will put $430bn more into the IMF in order to boost its lending capacity.

# imf - 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…

# imf - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

From Business ETC Who Are Ya

Six things to know about the new president of the World Bank

17/04/12 3,545 Views 9 Comments

He was a quarterback in school, has a medical degree from Harvard – and what’s his link to Arcade Fire?

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.

# imf - Thursday 12 April, 2012

From Business ETC IMF

Lagarde cites Ireland as role model in back-to-work policies

12/04/12 6,786 Views 48 Comments

The IMF managing director said other countries should follow Ireland’s example by targeting training and providing incentives.

# imf - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

10/04/12 5,170 Views 1 Comment

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

From Business ETC Household Debt

IMF: Allowing homes to restructure debt will solve crisis quicker

10/04/12 4,392 Views 26 Comments

A new global report concludes that economic crises are worse if households accumulate more debt during a boom.

# imf - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

03/04/12 6,443 Views 7 Comments

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as any of the bits and pieces you may have missed.

From Business ETC IMF

IMF chief wants ‘more firepower’ to fight crises

03/04/12 1,650 Views 10 Comments

Christine Lagarde said that the global recovery is growing stronger but still is very fragile.

# imf - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Debt Crisis

Cowen compares banking crisis to ‘multiple plane crashes occurring at once’

27/03/12 3,787 Views 41 Comments

In a speech in Washington, the former taoiseach also attacks conventional political thinking in advance of the crisis.

# imf - Monday 26 March, 2012

DSK

DSK “charged over prostitution ring”

26/03/12 6,589 Views 14 Comments

It is being reported that Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the IMF, has been charged over alleged involvement with a prostitution ring.

# imf - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

Greece

EU ministers approve €130bn Greek bailout

13/03/12 686 Views 5 Comments

Meanwhile – Spain has announced that it will not meet the deficit goal agreed with the EU for this year.

# imf - Sunday 11 March, 2012

Debt Deal

Noonan says debt restructuring deal is being negotiated

11/03/12 4,008 Views 41 Comments

The Finance Minister has confirmed negotiations are underway on a major restructuring of Ireland’s banking debts.

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.

# imf - Friday 9 March, 2012

One Year In

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

09/03/12 606 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?

# imf - Tuesday 6 March, 2012

From Business ETC Debt Deal

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

06/03/12 2,366 Views 18 Comments

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

# imf - Monday 5 March, 2012

From Business ETC Second Bailout

Moody’s expects Ireland to require partial second bailout

05/03/12 2,225 Views 37 Comments

The only ratings agency to rank Ireland at ‘junk’ status says Ireland will have difficulty getting back to the markets.

# imf - Sunday 4 March, 2012

Referendum

Howlin says a ‘better deal on debt’ would improve voting atmosphere

04/03/12 2,245 Views 88 Comments

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said the Government is continuing to work for a better deal.

# imf - Saturday 3 March, 2012

From Business ETC Anglo Debt

IMF signals hope for deal on Ireland’s Anglo debt

03/03/12 2,409 Views 44 Comments

The IMF’s mission chief for Ireland said there was “a lot of consensus” among the troika for a possible reduction of the promissory note payments.

# imf - Friday 2 March, 2012

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Friday

02/03/12 2,841 Views No Comments

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

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

02/03/12 3,037 Views No Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

From Business ETC Bailout

IMF: Irish economy faces larger challenges than first expected

02/03/12 4,246 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.

# imf - Tuesday 28 February, 2012

Bailout

IMF signs off on latest €3.2 billion loan to Ireland

28/02/12 2,209 Views 60 Comments

The IMF signs off on the fifth review of its bailout, and is releasing €3.2 billion to Ireland – bringing its total IMF debt to €16bn.

# imf - Monday 27 February, 2012

Germany

German MPs vote to approve second Greek bailout

27/02/12 1,332 Views 38 Comments

The vote was passed easily despite much scepticism in Germany about Greece’s ability to meet the terms of the second assistance package.

# imf - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

State Assets

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

22/02/12 2,108 Views 23 Comments

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

# imf - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

DSK

Police question Dominique Strauss Kahn over prostitution ring

21/02/12 1,635 Views 13 Comments

The former head of the IMF had requested that he be allowed to give his side of the story to police.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

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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