Loans to households down 3.7% - Central Bank New figures from the Central Bank show that loans to Irish households declined at a rate of 3.7% on a yearly basis in December. Business • 30 Jan 15
Loans to households down 3.7% - Central Bank New figures from the Central Bank show that loans to Irish households declined at a rate of 3.7% on a yearly basis in December. Business • 30 Jan 15
'Complacency about risk could threaten stability' The search for returns and investors' complacency about risk could threaten financial stability, the ECB warned today in a report. Business • 27 Nov 14
'Complacency about risk could threaten stability' The search for returns and investors' complacency about risk could threaten financial stability, the ECB warned today in a report. Business • 27 Nov 14
Argentina says next bond payment 'impossible' Argentina has threatened to default on its debt when the government said it was "impossible" to pay bond service due on June 30. Business • 19 Jun 14
Argentina says next bond payment 'impossible' Argentina has threatened to default on its debt when the government said it was "impossible" to pay bond service due on June 30. Business • 19 Jun 14
Debt per hotel bedroom stands at €92,750 A new report shows that total hotel indebtedness has fallen but overhanging debt still remains an issue for many hotels, especially outside the country's main cities. Business • 10 Jun 14
Debt per hotel bedroom stands at €92,750 A new report shows that total hotel indebtedness has fallen but overhanging debt still remains an issue for many hotels, especially outside the country's main cities. Business • 10 Jun 14
Argentina agrees with Paris Club to clear debts The Paris Club of industrialised creditor nations announced an agreement for Argentina to clear nearly $10 billion in debt arrears and resume payments. Business • 29 May 14
Argentina agrees with Paris Club to clear debts The Paris Club of industrialised creditor nations announced an agreement for Argentina to clear nearly $10 billion in debt arrears and resume payments. Business • 29 May 14
S&P upgrades outlook for Portugal debt rating Standard & Poor's upgraded the outlook for Portugal's creditworthiness today. Business • 09 May 14
S&P upgrades outlook for Portugal debt rating Standard & Poor's upgraded the outlook for Portugal's creditworthiness today. Business • 09 May 14
Central Bank says reducing debt key to progress The Central Bank is forecasting an improvement in the Irish economy this year, with increases in consumer spending and investment by businesses. Business • 29 Jan 14
Central Bank says reducing debt key to progress The Central Bank is forecasting an improvement in the Irish economy this year, with increases in consumer spending and investment by businesses. Business • 29 Jan 14
Italian companies to be paid debts owed by govt The Italian government has approved a decree to pay €40bn owed by government entities to private businesses over the next 12 months to help relaunch Italy's stagnant economy. News • 06 Apr 13
Italian companies to be paid debts owed by govt The Italian government has approved a decree to pay €40bn owed by government entities to private businesses over the next 12 months to help relaunch Italy's stagnant economy. News • 06 Apr 13
Personal insolvency service ready by Q2 The head of the new personal insolvency service has said that the operation is on track to accept applications in the second quarter of this year. Business • 16 Jan 13
Personal insolvency service ready by Q2 The head of the new personal insolvency service has said that the operation is on track to accept applications in the second quarter of this year. Business • 16 Jan 13
Average debt per person in Ireland nearly €40,000 The average debt per capita of people living in Ireland is now €38,938. Business • 13 Nov 12
Average debt per person in Ireland nearly €40,000 The average debt per capita of people living in Ireland is now €38,938. Business • 13 Nov 12
ESB raises €500m on bond markets The ESB has raised €500m by selling a seven year bond today. Business • 12 Nov 12
ESB raises €500m on bond markets The ESB has raised €500m by selling a seven year bond today. Business • 12 Nov 12
Italy pays lower rate in short-term bond sale Italy saw its borrowing rate drop in an auction of six-month bonds in which it easily raised €8 billion. Business • 29 Oct 12
Italy pays lower rate in short-term bond sale Italy saw its borrowing rate drop in an auction of six-month bonds in which it easily raised €8 billion. Business • 29 Oct 12
Demand strong in key Spanish bond auction Spain has raised €4.8 billion in a debt auction that saw strong demand and a drop in the benchmark interest rate - a sign of increased investor confidence. Business • 20 Sep 12
Demand strong in key Spanish bond auction Spain has raised €4.8 billion in a debt auction that saw strong demand and a drop in the benchmark interest rate - a sign of increased investor confidence. Business • 20 Sep 12
Italy bond sale eases market pressure after cut Market jitters over Italy eased today after a successful bond auction despite a ratings downgrade by Moody's. Business • 13 Jul 12
Italy bond sale eases market pressure after cut Market jitters over Italy eased today after a successful bond auction despite a ratings downgrade by Moody's. Business • 13 Jul 12
EU deal boosts markets, lowers cost of borrowing World markets rose and the cost of borrowing for key countries fell on the news that a new deal had been struck to recapitalise European banks. Business • 29 Jun 12
EU deal boosts markets, lowers cost of borrowing World markets rose and the cost of borrowing for key countries fell on the news that a new deal had been struck to recapitalise European banks. Business • 29 Jun 12
Michael Noonan says growth and budget on track The Minister for Finance has told an Oireachtas Committee that the rate of growth and budget are on track. Business • 19 Jun 12
Michael Noonan says growth and budget on track The Minister for Finance has told an Oireachtas Committee that the rate of growth and budget are on track. Business • 19 Jun 12
Italy to sell €10 billion in state companies The Italian government said today it will reduce its massive debt by raising around €10 billion by selling off three state companies. Business • 15 Jun 12
Italy to sell €10 billion in state companies The Italian government said today it will reduce its massive debt by raising around €10 billion by selling off three state companies. Business • 15 Jun 12
Quinn Manufacturing Group's 2011 losses narrow Quinn Manufacturing Group Holdco Limited has reported a pre-tax loss on ordinary activities of €44.3m for 2011. Business • 28 May 12
Quinn Manufacturing Group's 2011 losses narrow Quinn Manufacturing Group Holdco Limited has reported a pre-tax loss on ordinary activities of €44.3m for 2011. Business • 28 May 12
Households continue to pay down debts Irish households are continuing to pay off debt, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 15 May 12
Households continue to pay down debts Irish households are continuing to pay off debt, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 15 May 12
Spain pays higher borrowing costs in bond issue Borrowing costs for Spain surged in its first bond auction since Standard & Poor's slashed its credit rating citing growing debt, weak banks and recession. Business • 03 May 12
Spain pays higher borrowing costs in bond issue Borrowing costs for Spain surged in its first bond auction since Standard & Poor's slashed its credit rating citing growing debt, weak banks and recession. Business • 03 May 12
Greece completes private sector debt swap Greece has completed a huge exchange of government debt held by private creditors worth nearly €199 billion or 97% of the face value involved. Business • 25 Apr 12
Greece completes private sector debt swap Greece has completed a huge exchange of government debt held by private creditors worth nearly €199 billion or 97% of the face value involved. Business • 25 Apr 12
ECB keeps bond purchases on back burner Data published by the European Central Bank showed that the bank did not intervene to buy bonds of euro zone nations last week. Business • 16 Apr 12
ECB keeps bond purchases on back burner Data published by the European Central Bank showed that the bank did not intervene to buy bonds of euro zone nations last week. Business • 16 Apr 12
