Brussels needed a good story and Dublin deliveredEuro zone leaders praise Ireland, but give most credit to its own idealsThu Nov 21 2013 - 01:01
Ireland referred to ECJ over junior doctors’ hoursBrussels says Ireland in breach of EU legislation on work practices in public hospitalsWed Nov 20 2013 - 14:19
Waterford case leads to overhaul on pensionsCourt ruled the Irish State was in breach of the EU insolvency directiveWed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00
EU attempts to resolve deadlock with Ukraine to pave way for accordTalks come amid tensions over status of former prime minister Yulia TymoshenkoTue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
Tánaiste says embassy in contact with Halawa brotherEU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels amid deadlock over UkraineMon Nov 18 2013 - 09:12
Tánaiste to attend Brussels meeting ahead of summit on Ukraine agreement with EUStatus of Yulia Tymoshenko has moved centre stage in debate over deepening ties between the EU and former Soviet stateMon Nov 18 2013 - 01:00
Coalition to set out six-year strategy for investorsNoonan plans campaign to court financial market participantsSat Nov 16 2013 - 07:09
Finance ministers fail to agree on bank resolution authority for EUDivisions between member states prevent agreement on body to wind down lendersSat Nov 16 2013 - 01:00
Ireland faces two annual post-bailout inspectionsCoalition pledges to press on with reform agendaFri Nov 15 2013 - 07:44
Key reason behind exiting bailout unaided was timing, says Michael NoonanMinister says time was right with a favourable response from the marketsFri Nov 15 2013 - 01:00
Decision to exit bailout without precautionary credit ‘fully supported’ by EU-IMFDijsselbloem says Ireland’s exit ‘proves these programmes work’ at meeting in BrusselsThu Nov 14 2013 - 21:10
Bailout decision ‘fully supported’ by EU-IMF, says NoonanMinister says fact Ireland is funded into 2014 was a key reason for opting against credit lineThu Nov 14 2013 - 18:35
Ireland’s bailout exit of huge significance for EuropeBrussels favoured clean break while ECB said precautionary credit line would be ‘useful’Thu Nov 14 2013 - 14:11
Noonan to brief EU on bailout exit strategySenior euro zone sources stress it is ‘economically viable’ for Ireland to exit without precautionary credit lineThu Nov 14 2013 - 01:00
European Commission takes dim view of German surplus ahead of banking talksEurope Letter: the Irish bailout exit and progress on troubled banks is sure to exercise minds among euro zone finance chiefsThu Nov 14 2013 - 01:00
O’Reilly criticises composition of European Banking Authority boardCriticism over lack of ‘geographical balance’ across board’s various categoriesWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Iran nuclear talks to resume shortlyFrench misgivings prevent deal after three days of intense talksMon Nov 11 2013 - 01:00
Iran close to historic nuclear deal with WestUS secretary of state John Kerry travels to Geneva talks to address ‘important gaps’Sat Nov 09 2013 - 08:58
Iran breakthrough could define Obama’s term in officeAnalysis: a casualty of any nuclear deal could be the Israeli-Palestinian talksSat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00
ECB chief backs backstop credit lineAcknowledges Ireland’s success under the programme had been significant.Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:01
Markets surprised as ECB cuts interest rate to record lowThe move sent the euro to a seven-week low against the dollarFri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00
ECB rate cut ‘a sign of the gravity of the situation’The bank also signalled its intent to provide cheap liquidity until 2015Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00
ECB under pressure to cut interest rates in face of growing deflationLatest collection of economic data a worrying sign for euro zone economyThu Nov 07 2013 - 01:01
Ireland now expected to exit troika bailout unaidedNoonan says decision on exit strategy remains ‘finely balanced’Wed Nov 06 2013 - 09:48
European Commission cuts forecast for euro zone GDP growthEstimate falls to 1.1% with slowdown in emerging markets cited as a key factorWed Nov 06 2013 - 01:01
Economic forecast for EU out todayPMI figures published yesterday showed European manufacturing activity increased for fourth consecutive month in OctoberTue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Divisions within troika may be to Ireland’s advantage in bailout exitIMF may prove ally in securing debt relief measures opposed by EuropeThu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00
Ireland may not need credit line to exit bailout - NoonanMinister’s comments come as troika starts final visit to Dublin todayTue Oct 29 2013 - 09:38
Troika seeking tough post-bailout termsState under pressure to accept conditions in exchange for precautionary loan schemeSat Oct 26 2013 - 01:01
Immediate change to EU migration strategy ruled outLeaders to be briefed by justice ministers in December on short-term responsesSat Oct 26 2013 - 01:01
US spy activity in EU jeopardising trade talksMerkel tells Obama ‘spying on friends is not acceptable at all’Fri Oct 25 2013 - 08:53
Bugging row threatens to re-open divisions on EU data protectionEspionage issue dominates summit after allegation that Merkel’s phone was tappedFri Oct 25 2013 - 01:25
US spying allegations set to dominate EU summitKenny condemns ‘appalling’ alleged bugging of German leader’s phone callsThu Oct 24 2013 - 13:11
ECB to ask banks to maintain an 8% capital bufferFrankfurt unveils details of balance sheet review before it takes up supervisory roleThu Oct 24 2013 - 07:51
First gathering in almost four months indicates how much euro zone crisis has changedFall in bank shares suggests apprehension about the level of capital shortfalls lurking in banksThu Oct 24 2013 - 01:03
EU commissioner pledges stronger co-operation with IsraelTensions continue over EU research fundingTue Oct 22 2013 - 18:39
Lobby groups at the ready over key directiveOn the one hand, the new medical devices directive is responding to public concerns about patient safety. On the other side industry is staunchly opposed to new rulesTue Oct 22 2013 - 01:06
MEPs focus on rules for medical devicesDebate today on amendments to controversial directive ahead of key voteTue Oct 22 2013 - 01:00
Juncker set to be re-elected as Luxembourg’s PMExit polls show incumbent’s Christian Social People’s Party ahead of DemocratsMon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00
Talks on bailout exit put Ireland back in European political limelightGovernment embarks on a crucial set of negotiationsThu Oct 17 2013 - 01:01
Noonan to continue seeking bank recapitalisationGovernment to negotiate on all fronts for debt relief, says MinisterThu Oct 17 2013 - 01:00
Schäuble pours cold water over idea of ESM relief for IrelandGermany, Finland and the Netherlands oppose use of fund for ‘legacy assets’Wed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00
Europe still divided over banking unionLeaders to call for progress on proposals at summit in Brussels next weekWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00
EU budget oversight shows shift in fiscal power to BrusselsEuro zone insists details of tax rises and cuts still the preserve of national governmentsTue Oct 15 2013 - 15:25
Germany warns direct aid for banks is unlikelyWolfgang Schaeuble says retroactive recapitalisation would require law changeTue Oct 15 2013 - 13:37
Ministers discuss bank ‘backstops’ in LuxembourgConcern where responsibility will lie for filling capital holes revealed by stress testsTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:46
Irish banks ‘well-capitalised’, says DonohoeReview of balance sheets seen as final major step for State as it seeks bailout exitTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Critical phase as Ireland prepares to exit bailoutIrish Central Bank ‘balance sheet assessments’ will be crucialTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
