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IMF approves €22.5bn assistance to Ireland
The IMF had delayed the approval to allow for the Dáil vote.
THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY Fund has approved its €22.5bn contribution to the financial assistance programme for Ireland.
The board of the IMF met in Washington today and approved the bailout, RTÉ reports.
The IMF’s decision is a formality, which was originally due to be passed last week. However, it was postponed to allow for a parliamentary debate and Dáil vote.
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