# Debt Crisis

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FactCheck: Is Fine Gael right to claim the credit for a fall in mortgages in arrears?

Fine Gael has been on Twitter and Facebook, promoting a set of claims about its role in the fall of mortgages in arrears. Do they check out?

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Nov 23rd 2016, 7:59 PM

# early hours

Greece latest: Tough new reforms passed in marathon late-night session

Relief for Alexis Tsipras – but he’s had to endure another major rebellion from his own party.

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Jul 23rd 2015, 8:20 AM

# Debt

Thousands asked for help from insolvency service in its first months

In the first three months of the ISI’s existence, it was inundated with calls and emails.

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Dec 26th 2013, 7:45 AM

Voices

Column: A breakdown of the Irish economic collapse

Dr Donal Donovan considers who and what was responsible for the demise of the Celtic Tiger – and whether Ireland’s preferential corporate tax regime can be sustained in the face of pressures from other countries.

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Sep 15th 2013, 8:30 AM

# Debt Crisis

PTSB is "not aware" of letters advising people in minimal arrears to sell their homes

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Dohery says that he has met with a family who were advised to clear arrears of €300 by selling their home, something the PTSB CEO says he is “not aware” of.

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Sep 6th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Debt Crisis

PTSB says it would “stand over” advising customer to leave college in order to pay mortgage

Stephen Donnelly says that the bank’s response was “deeply disappointing” and says that the crisis is not one of arrears, it is one of debt.

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Sep 5th 2013, 10:56 PM

Voices

Column: People don’t trust Europe – but that can be changed

The EU can restore trust by pursuing evidence-based policies that will put people first – namely by setting targets for the real economy, humanitarian aid, and social justice, writes Tom McDonnell.

Jun 4th 2013, 7:45 PM

Voices

Column: Game, Set and Match to the Banks

The extent to which banks are running Ireland and Europe is clearly shown by the recently published Insolvency Guidelines and Rules, writes Dave Hughes.

May 19th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Eurozone

France enters recession in first quarter

French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.

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May 15th 2013, 8:17 AM

# Unemployment

Spain's unemployment rate shoots to record 27.16%

More than six million people in Spain are now without work.

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Apr 25th 2013, 8:33 AM

# USA

Boston bombing most closely followed news story since Wall Street collapse

Study of American media finds it fifth in the top stories for public since 9/11.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 6:30 PM

Voices

Nick Leeson: I’ve observed the need for debt solution – now I’m acting on it

Former trader Nick Leeson explains why he has begun to work as a mediator between indebted people and the banks…

Apr 21st 2013, 7:30 PM

# Eurogroup

Updated: EU finance ministers agree to delay repayment of Irish bailout loans

All 27 EU finance ministers have now given a green light to extending the maturity of Ireland’s bailout loans by seven years.

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Apr 12th 2013, 5:10 PM

# Bailout

EU and Eurozone finance ministers begin two-day summit in Dublin

Ministers will discuss extending the repayment dates of Ireland’s loans, and the aftermath of the Cyprus bailout catastrophe.

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Apr 12th 2013, 7:32 AM

# Bailout

Troika recommends 'giving Ireland seven more years to repay loans'

Proposals seen by Reuters, to be put to ministers in Dublin this weekend, would see extra time given for Ireland and Portugal to repay.

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Apr 10th 2013, 11:07 AM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: While the Eurozone is floundering, the US is seeing growth - but why?

The EU needs to either get on with integration, proper banking and political union or separate into amicable trading partners and neighbours, writes Aaron McKenna.

Apr 6th 2013, 8:00 AM

# Cyprus

Cyprus president: Crisis is 'contained' and we won't leave eurozone

Nicos Anastasiades has also thanked the Cypriot public for their “maturity and collectedness” as the banks reopened.

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Mar 29th 2013, 2:50 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Mar 25th 2013, 4:51 PM

# Mortgages

FF publishes bill to remove bank veto from insolvency regime

Fianna Fáil’s legislation would also create an independent Mortgage Resolution Office with the power to make binding orders.

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Mar 25th 2013, 2:30 PM

# Explainer

Explainer: Your 25-point crash course on what’s happening in Cyprus

Bailouts! Deposit levies! Leaving the euro? It’s all been happening in the last ten days.

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Mar 24th 2013, 5:29 PM

# Cyprus

Eurozone finance ministers to meet in Brussels on Cyprus crisis

Ministers will hold a last-ditch meeting to decide whether Cyprus will get a bailout – or be forced to leave the euro.

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Mar 24th 2013, 9:57 AM

# Cyprus

Cyprus president prepares for Brussels as parties debate 25pc deposit tax

The Troika are in Cyprus for intensive talks, while Nicos Anastasiades could yet lead a delegation to Brussels this afternoon.

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Mar 23rd 2013, 11:53 AM

# Debt Crisis

Cyprus to exempt small savers from deposit tax ahead of crucial vote

Accounts with balances under €20,000 will be exempted from a controversial levy if it is approved by MPs today.

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Mar 19th 2013, 11:23 AM

# Debt Crisis

Ireland not impacted by Cyprus' bailout deal - Kenny

Banks in Cyprus remain closed as discussions continue on the terms of the proposed bailout deal.

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Mar 19th 2013, 9:38 AM

# Controversial

Cyprus postpones crucial vote on unpopular bailout until Tuesday

The president is trying to get parliamentarians to back the bailout deal that slaps a hugely unpopular levy on bank savings.

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Mar 18th 2013, 10:25 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.

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Mar 8th 2013, 8:39 AM

# Michael Noonan

Noonan: Europe now owes Ireland after 'taking one for the team'

“As Ronald Reagan used to say, ‘We took one for the team.’ And I think the team owes us now.”

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Feb 21st 2013, 2:05 PM

Voices

Column: Legal uncertainty of promissory notes is a powerful bargaining tool

The looming payment deadline for the next €3.06 billion promissory note instalment is at the centre of discussions – but the legality of this debt is not being properly considered, writes Andy Storey.

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Feb 6th 2013, 7:01 AM

# Debt Crisis

Taoiseach in Brussels for European budget talks

He is joining the other three Presidents of the EU – Herman Van Rompuy, José Manuel Barroso and Martin Schulz.

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Feb 4th 2013, 9:31 AM

# Eurogroup

Noonan arrives in Brussels for key talks on aid for banks

Michael Noonan will chair tomorrow’s meeting of EU finance ministers; today’s Eurogroup meeting will elect a new head.

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Jan 21st 2013, 6:53 PM

Voices

Column: Irish politics won't change until people demand accountability from leaders

A system of direct democracy would give people a more transparent form of government, writes Raymond Whitehead.

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Jan 20th 2013, 8:15 AM

# Next stop Munich

Kenny to address meeting of Merkel's Bavarian sister party

The Taoiseach is in Munich to address a meeting of the Christian Social Union, the regional sister party of the CDU.

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Jan 8th 2013, 7:59 AM

# Germany

Merkel kicks off campaign, highlights economic strength

The German Chancellor’s party faces a tough battle in the upcoming Lower Saxony state vote.

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Jan 5th 2013, 2:42 PM

# Markets

European stocks rise after festive break

Europe’s main stock markets rise as traders focus on whether the United States will avert the 2013 “fiscal cliff”.

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Dec 27th 2012, 11:30 AM

# Italy

Berlusconi tells Italy: 'You need me, and I always help people in need'

The flamboyant former prime minister is on a media blitz as he prepares his attempt to return to power for a fourth time, warning of civil war if Italy continues on its current course.

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Dec 18th 2012, 9:25 PM

# Italy

Monti to step down as Berlusconi announces fresh run

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has said he is stepping down just hours after Silvio Berlusconi announced he would run again for head of government.

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Dec 9th 2012, 12:03 PM