Economic growth to continue but risks remain - Troika A detailed study of the country's finances by the Troika has found that the strong momentum in the Irish economy is expected to continue but … Ireland • 09 Feb 18
ECB needs greater oversight, accountability - watchdog The European Central Bank needs greater oversight and more accountability, as it has strayed into the realm of political decision-making but without the necessary scrutiny. Business • 28 Mar 17
EC issues warning about banks in bailout report The European Commission, which is part of the Troika, has said Ireland is growing strongly but it has issued warnings about Irish banks and the … Business • 13 Nov 15
Strike in Greece over austerity Many Greek workers stayed at home this morning to protest austerity measures, in the biggest domestic challenge to Alexis Tsipras' government since he was elected … News • 12 Nov 15
Ireland 'acted like model prisoner' for Troika The former Greek Finance Minister has said the Irish Government's approach to the Troika was akin to the way a model prisoner would operate. News • 05 Nov 15
Greece to look at recapitalising banks after poll Greece will set up a working group with officials from its "troika" of creditors to look at ways of supporting its fragile banking system after … Business • 09 Sep 15
Cyprus GDP grows for first time since 2011 Recession-hit EU member Cyprus notched up its first positive growth in almost four years as GDP rose 1.5% in the first quarter, official figures showed … Business • 09 Jun 15
Bailout had number of flaws, Troika gathering told Ireland's bailout programme had a number of flaws which added to the burden on the State's finances, according to Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan. News • 19 Jan 15
EU tells Government to cut deficit faster The Government has been asked to set "more ambitious" targets to reduce the deficit in 2015 and 2016, by the European Union and the European … Business • 21 Nov 14
Troika officials back for post-bailout mission Troika officials began their second post-bailout mission to Ireland today to monitor the country's progress after the financial crisis. Business • 17 Nov 14
Early repayment of IMF loans 'could save €2.1bn' A report by Ireland's Troika creditors says that the early repayment of most of this country's International Monetary Fund loans would result in an interest … Business • 23 Sep 14
IMF says Ireland can repay loans early The International Monetary Fund has said Ireland can pay back its loans to the Fund early to avoid paying high interest rates and surcharges. Business • 12 Aug 14
State workers strike in Greece over job cuts Greek doctors, prison staff and other state workers went on strike this morning to protest against public sector job cuts imposed as part of the … News • 09 Jul 14
Trichet denies he said Government made a mistake Jean Claude Trichet has said he never stated that the Irish government ''made a mistake by extending guarantees to large banks''. Business • 14 Jan 14
Confidence due to 'adherence to fiscal goals' Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has said that the EU-IMF programme for Ireland "delivered what it said on the tin". Business • 10 Jan 14
Portugal passes latest bailout review Portugal's international lenders have approved the country's progress in the latest review of its bailout, pushing it closer to a smooth exit from the lending … Business • 17 Dec 13
Country moving in right direction - Taoiseach Taoiseach Enda Kenny has addressed the nation and said the country is now moving in the right direction as the economy is starting to recover. News • 16 Dec 13
Noonan warns 'we can't go mad again' Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said Ireland has successfully completed its EU/IMF bailout, but warned that "we can't go mad again". News • 16 Dec 13
EU Commission suggests larger budget adjustment A leaked bailout report by the European Commission has suggested that a larger budget adjustment than planned may be required for 2015. News • 10 Dec 13
Taoiseach asked to evaluate Troika's role Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been given three weeks to reply to a questionnaire from MEPs, which aims to evaluate the role and consequences of the … News • 27 Nov 13
MEPs hope to finish troika probe by end of year MEPs examining the actions of the EU-IMF troika in programme countries like Ireland hope to have their draft report ready by Christmas. Business • 21 Nov 13
Greece sees higher budget surplus Greece more than doubled its forecast for a budget surplus before interest payments this year. Business • 21 Nov 13
MEP Troika report due by end of year MEPs examining the actions of the EU-IMF Troika in programme countries like Ireland hope to have their draft report ready by Christmas. News • 21 Nov 13
Talks over role of Germany in Irish development Michael Noonan has said officials from his department have exchanged working papers with German officials after Chancellor Angela Merkel asked German bank KFM to work … News • 20 Nov 13
Eurozone ministers back Govt's bailout decision Eurozone finance ministers have said they fully support the Government's decision to exit the European Union-International Monetary Fund bailout without a precautionary credit line. News • 14 Nov 13
