Bailout
Funds given to a collapsing institution by a government in the hope of saving them.
# bailout - Thursday 2 August, 2012
# bailout - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Merkel and Monti pledge to protect eurozone
Germany and Italy’s leaders have pledged to do everything to protect the eurozone – but have not outlined any specific action.
# bailout - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Germany rejects notion that Europe’s bailout fund could buy Spanish debt
Despite promises, no green light has been given to any specific action.
9 videos that sum-up Ireland’s banking and economic collapse
“We are where we are” and “we all partied”. We look back at those turbulent two years that led us towards Ireland’s current economic state.
# bailout - Thursday 26 July, 2012
ECJ to rule on whether permanent Euro bailout fund is legal
The Supreme Court has asked the European Court of Justice for clarity after a legal challenge from TD Thomas Pringle.
Ireland raises €4.19 billion in first return to bond markets
Investors were willing to give us €4.19 billion in loans maturing in 2017 and 2020 – but they come at a cost.
Column: Ireland has no option but to play hardball. So why aren’t we?
Economic commentator Anthony Phillips paid a visit to the Department of Finance. This is what happened…
# bailout - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Eurozone fears continue as IMF start Greek inspection
Yields on Spanish and Italian bonds hit record highs yesterday as uncertainty in the markets continues.
# bailout - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
IMF representative in hot water over threat to Greek newspaper
A Greek newspaper which reported an increase in public servants was threatened by a senior IMF representative that it would have official information withheld in future.
Poll: Should the Oireachtas be allowed to investigate the bank guarantee?
Two Oireachtas committee are vying for the chance to investigate the bank guarantee four years ago but should politicians be allowed to scrutinise the decision in the first place?
# bailout - Saturday 14 July, 2012
Here is the week’s news… skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: Reilly for Finance Minister? Too warm a welcome for RTÉ’s new MD of news?
# bailout - Thursday 12 July, 2012
The Evening Fix: Thursday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
# bailout - Tuesday 10 July, 2012
Eurozone: Irish bank debt will be re-examined by autumn
European ministers have also rubber-stamped an initial €30billion bailout for Spain.
# bailout - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Greece pushing bid to renegotiate bailout terms
Antonis Samaras is hoping to renegotiate the country’s second bailout…
# bailout - Monday 2 July, 2012
Negotiations on bank debt deal ‘best done in private’ – Hayes
Finance Minister Michael Noonan will meet with his counterparts in Brussels next week to lay out Ireland’s case for reducing the burden of Ireland’s bank debt.
# bailout - Friday 29 June, 2012
We Know How You Feel Photo of the Day
This is Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker at summit of EU leaders in Brussels. Maybe he knows something we don’t…
Poll: Are you optimistic about the eurozone debt deal?
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has described the agreement as a ‘game-changer’ for Ireland. So what do you think?
Explainer: What did the EU leaders agree overnight in Brussels?
The leaders of the Eurozone countries have agreed to allow bailout funds be used by banks. What’s it all about?
Gilmore says new eurozone deal is a ‘game-changer’ for Ireland
The Tánaiste has also said that it reduces the chances of Ireland needed a second bailout.
Taoiseach: Irish debt burden on the tax-payer to be ‘re-engineered’
An agreement overnight at a last minute summit in Brussels means that eurozone banks can be bailed out directly from the ESM.
# bailout - Tuesday 26 June, 2012
Moody’s downgrades 28 Spanish banks over debt concerns
Banks downgraded last night include one of the eurozone’s biggest – Banco Santander.
# bailout - Monday 25 June, 2012
Cyprus asks for bailout from the eurozone
The Cypriot government confirmed the news this evening, citing the country’s exposure to the Greek economy.
Five days after he was appointed, Greek finance minister resigns
Vassilis Rapanos was hospitalised last week after reportedly fainting the day after he was appointed to the finance ministry.
Greece hirings “breached EU/IMF loan rules”
A new report suggests that Greece breached the EU/IMF loan agreement rules. Meanwhile, the country’s new prime minister is recovering from eye surgery.
Spain formally requests €100 billion rescue loan
Spain’s government views loan offer “very favourably”, according to letter sent to Jean-Claude Juncker.
Budget 2013: Minister refuses to rule out income tax increases and welfare cuts
Pat Rabbitte insists the govt hasn’t “engaged” yet on the budget, but he personally wants to sit down for talks “without any red lines”.
# bailout - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Greek coalition seeks negotiation on range of austerity measures
The measures were agreed under the country’s international bailout arrangement.
# bailout - Friday 22 June, 2012
Löw Blow! German newspaper wastes no time in having a bailout dig at Greece
You know how those Germans can be with their funny, funny jokes about the Eurozone collapsing…
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things to know this morning…
# bailout - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Spanish auction sees cost of short-term loans rocket… again
Spain sold off €3 billion in 12-month bills, but paid the price as investors continued to demand a high premium for their money.
Speculating on second bailout ‘profoundly unhelpful’ – Howlin
The Minister says speculation about a possible second bailout for Ireland was unhelpful – but concedes that Ireland’s position is “buffeted by external realities”.
Greece: Pro-bailout parties announce ‘preliminary’ coalition deal
New Democracy and PASOK will hope to confirm a deal today, while Democratic Left may also be taken on board.
# bailout - Monday 18 June, 2012
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…
Brussels says report on Troika loan proposal is “simply not true”
The European Commission flatly denies an RTÉ report saying the Troika are considering extending the schedule for repayments.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning…
Greece: Pro-bailout parties head into coalition talks
Yesterday, fears of an imminent Greek exit from Europe’s joint currency receded; today, talks on forming a new government begin.
# bailout - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Spanish borrowing costs hit record level
Moody’s downgraded Spanish debt to within one notch of ‘junk’ status yesterday.



























































