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The IMF, the bailout and Irish sovereignty

Posted by Michael Breen (16 November 2011) The international media’s spotlight has been firmly on Ireland over the last few days. The talk of the town is of an IMF or European-led bailout. This raises several interesting questions. Why now, with the state apparently funded until June 2011? What sort of terms would be offered…

November 16, 2010 in Government reform, regulatory systems.

Bank Guarantee Scheme documents released

Posted by Eoin O’Malley (15 July, 2010) Even if there is no inquiry into the events leading to the decision on the Bank Guarantee Scheme, the Dáil Public Accounts Committee release of many of the relevant documents today, should allow us to draw some conclusions about the adequacy of the process, information etc. The documents…

July 16, 2010 in Committee System, Corruption and Accountability, freedom of information, Government reform.

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