Faisal Islam
Ireland’s Budget vote remains perilous
Usually, a nation which has applied for a bailout will easily pass an austere Budget. But in Ireland, it’s rather more complicated, writes Faisal Islam from Dublin.
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Ireland spending cuts unveiled amid bailout
Ireland outlines its toughest budget cuts in a generation as the country’s finance minister says it is time to move forward with “confidence and purpose”, writes Siobhan Kennedy.
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Thousands protest against Ireland austerity cuts
More than 50,000 people have taken to the streets of Dublin to protest against the spending cuts and tax increases the Irish government is planning to introduce.
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Ireland debt crisis: Budget vote remains perilous
The Irish government prepares to publish a 15bn euro plan for drastic savings amid financial crisis. Economics Editor Faisal Islam looks at what is at stake for Ireland’s political class.
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Faisal Islam
Combining political shambles with economic disaster
Our Economics Editor reflects on yesterday’s tumultuous events in Dublin and warns of an unpredictable time ahead for Ireland and Europe.
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George Osborne: Ireland bailout in UK’s interest
As Chancellor George Osborne tells MPs it’s in Britain’s interest to take part in the Irish bailout, the Irish Premier promises an election in the New Year.
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Ireland bailout: officials negotiate rescue deal
Negotiations over a multi-billion euro bailout with the IMF and EU continue, as the Irish Government faces calls for a General Election from a coalition partner. Faisal Islam examines the budget plan.
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Ireland asks for bailout
Ireland finally asks Europe for a financial bailout, after weeks of speculation – but the strings which might be attached to the “momentous” deal are not yet clear, as Faisal Islam explains.
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Ireland debt crisis: aid moves closer
Ireland moves closer to accepting an EU-backed bailout worth tens of billions of euros to stabilise the economy, though the Irish government says an agreement has not yet been finalised.
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EU experts prepare for Ireland bail-out plan
EU finance ministers are looking at plans to help Ireland out of its debt crisis with experts ready for a bail-out – including a potential offer of bilateral aid from the UK, Faisal Islam explains.
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Irish banks bail-out: the UK’s role in a rescue bid
After days of negotiation, Ireland has agreed to work with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. It’s a process which could lead to the bail-out Ireland has so far resisted.
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Eurozone ministers put pressure on Ireland over bail-out
Europe heaps pressure on Ireland to accept a financial bail-out, as fears grow that a failure to do so would be catastrophic. Economics Editor Faisal Islam says it could all end in the courts.
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Confusion in Dublin as Government’s position cracks
As speculation mounts over whether Ireland will seek an EU bailout, economic analyst Peter Stafford says the Irish government has lost control of both its finances and its message.
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Ireland considers applying for EU aid for banks
Ireland considers applying for European Union aid to help its banks in a bid to avoid having to rely on a full EU bailout. Economics Editor Faisal Islam asks whether Britain should step in.
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Ireland’s economic and reputational crisis
As Ireland faces a 34bn euro bill to prop up the ailing Anglo Irish bank, economic analyst Peter Stafford looks at how the country will cope with its uncertain economic future.
