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# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - 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”.

# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - Sunday 1 April, 2012

Said And Done

By the grace of God and blood sport: The week in quotes

01/04/12 3,979 Views No Comments

“By the grace of God, we have won the most sensational victory in British political history.”

# promissory-notes - Saturday 31 March, 2012

In Numbers

Census and celsius: the week in statistics

31/03/12 3,876 Views 3 Comments

How many of us are there in Ireland? How hot was it here last week? And how much is Will Ferrell’s next film going to make?

From Business ETC Debt

Explainer: What’s reportedly being discussed in talks on Ireland’s bank debt?

31/03/12 2,556 Views 7 Comments

RTÉ says Ireland’s banks could be given bonds by the EFSF, which could then be used to go to the ECB and get funds.

# promissory-notes - Friday 30 March, 2012

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In protest: Anglo Not Our Debt and Donegal Action Against Austerity take to Dublin streets

30/03/12 2,680 Views 22 Comments

Two protest groups have taken to the streets of Dublin today, demonstrating against austerity.

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Friday

30/03/12 4,703 Views 12 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# promissory-notes - Thursday 29 March, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

29/03/12 4,536 Views 3 Comments

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

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

29/03/12 3,697 Views No Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Promissory Notes

Confirmed: Noonan announces deal on promissory notes

29/03/12 6,014 Views 154 Comments

The government had been in negotiations for some time with the European Central Bank over the €3.1 billion note which was due to be paid by this Saturday.

# promissory-notes - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Save The Date

Fiscal compact referendum to be held on Thursday 31 May

27/03/12 3,405 Views 127 Comments

Ireland will go to the polls in 65 days’ time to decide whether or not Ireland should ratify the European fiscal compact treaty.

Cabinet

Cabinet to decide on date for referendum on Fiscal Compact

27/03/12 759 Views 4 Comments

This morning’s Cabinet meeting will also discuss the promissory note talks, ahead of a committee meeting with Patrick Honohan.

# promissory-notes - Monday 26 March, 2012

From Business ETC Promissory Notes

Businessman seeks judicial review of act related to promissory notes

26/03/12 4,659 Views 20 Comments

Businessman David Hall is seeking a declaration that the part of the Credit Institutions Act under which the Minister for Finance can issue promissory notes be declared unconstitutional.

# promissory-notes - Thursday 22 March, 2012

From Business ETC Promissory Notes

No ECB decision yet on Noonan’s promissory notes proposal

22/03/12 1,773 Views 13 Comments

The bank has ‘nothing to add’ on Noonan’s plan after today’s governing council meeting.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

22/03/12 3,814 Views 2 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

From Business ETC Promissory Notes

ECB set to discuss Irish deal on promissory note

22/03/12 1,512 Views 34 Comments

Bloomberg reports Patrick Honohan will formally ask the ECB’s permission today to restructure Ireland’s promissory notes deal.

# promissory-notes - Wednesday 21 March, 2012

Promissory Notes

Noonan outlines possible changes to promissory note deal

21/03/12 5,855 Views 147 Comments

The Finance Minister has told the Dáil that the €3.1 billion repayment due next week could be converted to a long-term bond instead.

# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - Thursday 15 March, 2012

Promissory Notes

Ross doubts if deal on promissory notes will be done before 31 March

15/03/12 2,282 Views 27 Comments

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Michael Noonan did not rule out the possibility of a deal before €3.1 billion is due to be paid at the end of the month.

Promissory Notes

Finance committee demands Honohan meeting as “urgent priority”

15/03/12 1,724 Views 15 Comments

The Oireachtas finance committee formally writes to Patrick Honohan asking for a meeting before the promissory note payment.

Defeated

Government lost committee vote ‘because TDs were locked out of the room’

15/03/12 2,654 Views 33 Comments

Two Fine Gael TDs left the room to try and round up their absent colleagues – and were locked out themselves.

Promissory Notes

Noonan heads to Paris to meet French counterpart Baroin

15/03/12 920 Views 12 Comments

The meeting with Francois Baroin is billed as a St Patrick’s Day event, but the talks on the Anglo notes will likely be raised.

# promissory-notes - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

Defeated

Government tastes defeat in committee vote over Anglo promissory note

14/03/12 4,388 Views 26 Comments

The government loses a committee vote over whether to hold a hearing with Patrick Honohan – its first defeat since taking office.

Promissory Notes

Kenny deflects Dáil questions on talks over Anglo promissory note

14/03/12 2,102 Views 63 Comments

The Taoiseach stonewalls queries on the progress of talks to minimise Ireland’s banking burden, or exactly what’s being discussed.

# promissory-notes - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Cabinet will not order review of Frontline programme – Kenny

13/03/12 1,335 Views 28 Comments

Enda Kenny says any independent review of RTÉ’s Frontline programme is a matter for the BAI and not the cabinet.

# promissory-notes - Monday 12 March, 2012

IOUs

Fianna Fáil accuses Govt of putting debt deal in jeopardy

12/03/12 3,000 Views 45 Comments

“All over the place” is how Michael McGrath described Fine Gael and Labour’s handling of the Anglo debt negotiations.

Banks

Troika deal could move tracker mortgages to IBRC – Noonan

12/03/12 4,389 Views 34 Comments

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

# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - Thursday 8 March, 2012

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 1,043 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.

# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - Monday 5 March, 2012

Referendum

Varadkar warns of access to bailout funds if Ireland votes ‘No’

05/03/12 3,215 Views 166 Comments

Tourism minister Leo Varadkar says it would be “foolish” to assume that Ireland could get EU bailout funds without a Yes vote.

# promissory-notes - 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.

# promissory-notes - Friday 2 March, 2012

Referendum

Declan Ganley: I’ll join either Yes or No campaign for referendum

02/03/12 4,212 Views 115 Comments

The Libertas founder said he would be choosing which side to campaign for based on the actions of EU leaders.

# promissory-notes - Thursday 1 March, 2012

Referendum

Gilmore denies referendum campaign will be linked to Anglo deal

01/03/12 1,371 Views 35 Comments

Eamon Gilmore appears to undermine comments of Joan Burton by insisting that progress on the Anglo notes is totally separate.

Referendum

Joan Burton: ‘Cutting price of promissory notes will help us pass referendum’

01/03/12 2,634 Views 48 Comments

In an interview in the Financial Times, the social protection minister openly calls on the EU to restructure the promissory notes.

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