Economic crisis

Tuesday 02 April, 2013 09:46:02

Fr Sean Healy 'fundamentally disagrees' with Govt claims of recovery

Social Justice Ireland has accused the Government of creating a "fractured society" through its economic policies.

Monday 18 March, 2013 17:47:54

Enda Kenny: Cyprus bank levy will have no effects in Ireland

The Taoiseach has moved to reassure investors in Ireland that their money is not at risk due to events in Cyprus.

Monday 18 March, 2013 13:31:20

Putin attacks 'unjust, unprofessional, dangerous' Cyprus bank-levy plan

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has strongly criticised the Cyprus bank levy proposals. Russian companies have an estimated €13bn in the country.

Monday 18 March, 2013 11:37:41

Cyprus delays bank-deposit levy vote to tomorrow

The parliamentary vote on Cyprus's controversial bank-deposit levy is to be postponed, state media say.

Monday 18 March, 2013 09:05:18

Stock markets fall on Cyprus bank-deposits levy fears

Stock markets fell sharply today on fears that an unprecedented levy on bank deposits in Cyprus will plunge Europe back into crisis.

Monday 18 March, 2013 08:51:20

Cyprus’ president in bid to change bailout bank-deposits tax

Cyprus’ president is trying to amend a key condition of a draconian eurozone bailout plan that would tax deposits in the country’s banks to reduce its effect on small savers.

Friday 15 March, 2013 07:38:01

Economic growth will take time to filter down to households - report

We will all continue to feel the pinch of harsh budgets for the next few years despite economic growth in 2014, according to a new economic forecast.

Monday 11 February, 2013 07:29:24

Debt deal will boost shopping, says IBEC

Consumer spending power is set to stabilise this year with an increase in 2014, a leading business body has forecast.

Wednesday 06 February, 2013 12:10:16

German cabinet approves tougher banking rules

The German cabinet has approved a raft of tougher new banking rules to shore up the financial sector against future crises.

Monday 04 February, 2013 08:20:52

From 93,000 new homes to 8,488: The housing boom plunge in numbers

The number of new homes being built has fallen to its lowest level in 40 years. Just 8,488 houses were finished last year - down nearly 2,000 on the previous year.

Sunday 27 January, 2013 10:25:22

Gilmore to press for debt deal

Eamon Gilmore will today tell world leaders there is an urgent need for an appropriate deal with the European Central Bank on the country’s debt.

Saturday 26 January, 2013 16:00:06

ECB 'rejects promissory note proposal' - report

The European Central Bank has dismissed Ireland's preferred route for a better deal on the terms of our bailout programme, according to a report from the Reuters news agency.

Saturday 26 January, 2013 11:21:23

Gilmore meets EU finance leaders on bank debt, citing end-March deadline

The Tánaiste is to push for a speedy resolution to Ireland's bank debt at a series of meetings with EU finance leaders today.

Wednesday 09 January, 2013 16:30:29

Van Rompuy: Confidence back in Ireland

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said yesterday's successful debt auction is another sign that confidence is back in Ireland.

Tuesday 08 January, 2013 08:58:45

First steps today in bailout-exit plan as NTMA offers five-year bonds for sale

Ireland is to make its first visit to the bond market this year later today.

Wednesday 02 January, 2013 18:14:31

Economic recovery 'may not be enough for people to notice'

The in-house economist with property website Daft.ie has cautioned against being too optimistic on possible economic growth here next year.

Saturday 29 December, 2012 08:47:24

Italy's Monti forms electoral coalition

Italian premier Mario Monti announced he is heading a new campaign coalition made of up centrists, business leaders and pro-Vatican forces who back his “ethical” vision of politics, aiming for a second mandate in office if his fledging reform movement wins in parliamentary elections.

Sunday 23 December, 2012 13:27:55