Below is a taste of how the world's media is today reporting Ireland's economic and political crisis.
Ireland detailed a raft of new measures that will raise sales taxes, lower the minimum wage and slash government payrolls - but could also push it deeper into economic crisis - Wall Street Journal
Trading costs on Irish debt hiked further. Third rise in as many weeks after yields leap - Financial Times
Irish Welcome Foreign Helpers. Dubliners Angry at Government Rather than IMF - Spiegel
Euro slides on Irish debt fears. The euro continues its slide against the dollar as investors digest the Irish Republic's tough austerity plan - BBC
Ireland announces a drastic adjustment from which 'no-one will be spared' - El País
Irish government aims to cut 24,000 public sector jobs and reduce welfare payments to secure €85bn EU/IMF rescue package - Guardian
Desperate fight to save the euro. Survival crisis for the single currency as fears of further bailouts rise in Spain, Portugal and Belgium - Independent