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# ajai-chopra - Thursday 10 September, 2015
'Ultimatums are not the way to do business': Key IMF figure criticises Trichet letters
Ajai Chopra claimed the ECB “went beyond its mandate” in letters sent by Jean-Claude Trichet to Brian Lenihan.
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 19 December, 2013
Paying unguaranteed bondholders was unfair, admits former IMF chief
Speaking to the IMF, Ajai Chopra went on to say that eurozone partners had stopped Ireland from imposing haircuts on senior creditors.
# ajai-chopra - Sunday 15 December, 2013
Troika Translator: What they said and what they meant
We got used to their visits, but what did they really think of us?
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Austerity-only policy for Ireland was a mistake, admits former IMF chief
Ashoka Mody says the Troika chose to go down an austerity-only route instead of conceding on terms and conditions.
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 25 October, 2012
# ajai-chopra - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Child benefit, medical cards and dole payments: IMF's hitlist for next Budget
An IMF review says “expensive universal supports” like child benefit may need to be reformed to be better targeted.
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The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
# ajai-chopra - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Troika turned down suggestion of meeting with Oireachtas committee - Noonan
Michael Noonan says he suggested that the Troika meet with an all-party committee, but that the inspectors rejected the idea.
Photos: The troika are back in town
They just can’t stay away…
# ajai-chopra - Friday 2 March, 2012
IMF: Irish economy faces larger challenges than first expected
The IMF’s latest quarterly report has similar concerns to that of the EU: that a dip in exports could mean tougher times ahead.
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 19 January, 2012
As it happened: Noonan and Howlin discuss the latest Troika review
We liveblogged events from Government HQ as the ministers hosted a press briefing on the latest EU-IMF review of Ireland.
# ajai-chopra - Monday 16 January, 2012
Sinn Féin granted meeting with Troika
But the IMF’s Ajai Chopra will not be joining in.
# ajai-chopra - Monday 9 January, 2012
Ireland should negotiate 'standby second bailout', says Citi chief
Citigroup’s chief economist Willem Buiter says Ireland should have a second funding deal wrapped up before the first one runs out.
# ajai-chopra - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know by 9am: Eurozone ministers prepare for crunch summit, former NI secretary’s computer may have been hacked, two more years of Trap, and Playboy sued for sexual discrimination… by men
# ajai-chopra - Monday 28 November, 2011
IMF was in favour of Government burning senior bondholders
Ajai Chopra, Chief Negotiator with the IMF, reveals that his group would have backed such a move – but the European partners in the bailout would not.
The 5 at 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 20 October, 2011
Troika: Irish programme is succeeding but challenges ahead
Following a 10-day assessment of Ireland’s rescue package, the European Central Bank, European Commission and International Monetary Fund remain upbeat on the economy’s future.
# ajai-chopra - Sunday 16 October, 2011
IMF's Chopra says link between state and banks led to Ireland's 'crippling downward spiral'
Ajai Chopra was in Kenmare in Kerry to deliver a speech on the financial stability of the EU.
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 14 July, 2011
Take 5: Thursday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Troika to deliver verdict on Ireland's bailout progress
It will be the third review delivered by Ajai Chopra and co.
# ajai-chopra - Friday 20 May, 2011
IMF says Ireland's bailout plan on track but calls for "comprehensive" EU plan
The head of the IMF mission to Ireland Ajai Chopra says Europe needs to develop a “comprehensive” solution to the debt crisis affecting the entire bloc.
# ajai-chopra - Friday 13 May, 2011
Lack of "political fortitude" and poorly run institutions to blame for the financial crisis
The IMF is blaming the government and low quality financial institutions for failing to legislate to avoid disaster. The organisation will meet on Monday to discuss Ireland’s situation.
# ajai-chopra - Sunday 24 April, 2011
The BBC bailout documentary: some choice quotes
Dan O’Brien’s half-hour programme on Ireland’s economic downfall gets its first airing. Here are some select excerpts.
# ajai-chopra - Friday 15 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
In today’s Fix: EBS joins banks in posting major losses; computers being programmed to ‘feel’ regret; and interesting interpretations of skyscraper design.
Chopra and troika partners seek to allay fears over growth
The so-called troika partners of the EC, ECB and IMF gave a press conference in Dublin this afternoon where they endorsed the Irish government’s programme.
# ajai-chopra - Wednesday 16 March, 2011
IMF's Chopra to meet ministers over bailout progress
Ajai Chopra will hold meetings with Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin to discuss Ireland’s progress in reforming itself.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: A hoax text message spreads panic in Asia, the Taoiseach and Tanaiste head to the USA for Saint Patrick’s Day and how happy twits flock together.
# ajai-chopra - Friday 17 December, 2010
IMF: Ireland may need to make further adjustments
If the state is to reduce the budget deficit to 3 per cent of GDP by the target date of 2015, more adjustments may be needed.
# ajai-chopra - Monday 29 November, 2010
IMF can renegotiate bailout terms with new government – Chopra
Ajai Chopra says a new government can tweak the terms of Ireland’s bailout – as long as it maintains the same objectives.
Cowen insists €85bn bailout agreement is "best possible deal"
€17.5bn of Ireland’s rescue will come from its own pensions reserve, while the remainder comes at a hefty 5.8% charge.
# ajai-chopra - Friday 19 November, 2010
IMF to begin formal talks with Ireland
IMF delegates filter into the country for rescue package talks – but the government insists it will not bow to pressure to reduce the corporation tax rate.
# ajai-chopra - Thursday 18 November, 2010
30 things Twitter wants to ask the IMF
Who was right in Saipan? Which is better, Daddy or chips? And as for how they get the figs into the fig rolls…
IMF to send "around a dozen" for Irish talks
An International Monetary Fund spokeswoman reveals that several “banking experts” are on the way for crisis talks.
IMF head passes three homeless on way to bailout talks
Ajai Chopra was photographed passing three beggars on his way to the Central Bank.
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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.
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