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awkward legacy

Saturday November 21 2009

John Corrigan, who was appointed to succeed Michael Somers as National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) boss this week, has long been considered the heir apparent at the organisation.

Sarkozy says 'non'

Friday November 20 2009

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.

Tough budgets essential here for 'extended' period

Friday November 20 2009

The global economic recovery is "too timid" in the mostly rich countries of the OECD and unemployment in the euro area may not peak until 2011, the latest economic outlook from the Paris-based think-tank says.

Irish begged Filipinos to call off armed priest rescue

Saturday November 14 2009

THE Irish Government made a desperate appeal to the Filipino authorities to call off a planned military operation to free Fr Michael Sinnott fearing the kidnapped priest would be killed in the crossfire.

Charity builder hits out at aid officials for dragging heels

Thursday November 12 2009

NIALL Mellon, the millionaire head of a charity that builds houses for South Africa's poor, has launched a scathing attack on the Government's overseas development agency Irish Aid, slamming its frustrating "civil service" culture and its lack of risk-taking.

Weaker sterling is helpful, says Bank of England

Thursday November 12 2009

STERLING fell against all major currencies after Bank of England governor Mervyn King again said a weaker British currency should help recovery in the economy.

Safety fears as Britain reveals 10 new power plant sites

Tuesday November 10 2009

FEARS have been raised about the health and environmental risks to Ireland after the British government gave the green light for the construction of 10 new nuclear power plants -- seven of them along the Irish Sea.

Bank of Ireland set for state ownership

Sunday November 08 2009

HAVING lost €979m in the first half of the year after writing off bad debts of €1.8bn, it is hard to resist the conclusion that Bank of Ireland is resigned to falling into majority state ownership.