Under the current programme, the intention is that further reductions in the Irish budget deficit will restore confidence, enabling Ireland to borrow independently from 2014, thus ending reliance on emergency financing from the EU and the IMF. Full Article at Independent.ie
Although accepted as the base for calculating debt across Europe -- and while GDP and GNP are similar in most EU countries -- GNP in Ireland is €129bn, significantly lower than GDP compared to other countries. Full Article at Independent.ie
On a day that Ireland passed its latest review under the terms of the EU/IMF/ECB bailout loan agreements, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said the restructuring of Permanent TSB is the latest step in cleansing the Irish banking sector. Full Article at Independent.ie
By refusing to advise their members on how to vote in the May 31 referendum, they closed their eyes to the most salient fact in the debate now in progress in Ireland and throughout the European Union. Full Article at Independent.ie
Elected governments have already been swept away -- or replaced by EU technocrats without a vote, indeed to prevent a vote -- in every eurozone state where unemployment has reached double-digits: Spain (23.6pc), Greece (21pc), Portugal (15pc), Ireland (14.7pc),... Full Article at Independent.ie
Quotes mentioning Ireland and European Union
We see a Yes vote as very important at this stage as it is a critical time for Ireland and a critical time for Europe. The fact that Ireland is the only country holding a referendum means that a strong Yes vote would send a strong vote of confidence in the EU and for Irish membership.
The ILO report provides a stark reminder of the catastrophic effects of pursuing a one sided austerity approach to repairing the public finances. Cutting the budget deficit in the absence of any boost to growth both here in Ireland and across the EU will be self-defeating as these policies will further ...
The introduction of CCCTB in the EU will in no way enhance the functioning of the single market and would have the potential to adversely affect small open economies such as Ireland
is not an impediment for other EU member states in combating sham marriages and shouldn’t be for Ireland
Ireland affirms its commitment to the European Union within which the member states of that Union work together to promote peace, shared values and the well being of their peoples
The projections show a reduction in Ireland’s distance to target under the Kyoto Protocol and the EU 2020 targets. This reflects a combination of the effects of the economic recession as well as assumptions on the full implementation of relevant Government policies.
Ireland had the third largest trade surplus in absolute terms in the EU, behind Germany and (narrowly) the Netherlands. It was notable that many of the larger countries had very significant deficits.
Ireland, both directly and as a member of the European Union, provides ongoing support, including funding, for the Court and for its work. This year, our contribution towards the running costs of the Court will amount to some €800,000.
Ireland has the third largest sea area and the largest maritime area to land mass in the EU. But 1% of our GDP is derived from the maritime economy. This compares with 20% of GDP for Norway, 11% for Denmark and 5% for Britain
Our delegation looks forward to continued discussion on the progress of Ireland’s growth and austerity measures, the upcoming referendum on the crucial European Union’s financial treaty, and ongoing security cooperation between the United States and Ireland, including the important use of Shannon Airpor...
Quotes by Ireland about European Union
Quotes by European Union about Ireland
A government poster calling on voters to support Europe's fiscal treaty looms over pedestrians along the River Liffey in Dublin,... View Photo »
Shoppers pass by the many discount shops of North Earl Street in Dublin on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Ireland's economy has suffered four... View Photo »
Dublin buses and pedestrians pass a poster that calls on Ireland to reject the European Union's fiscal treaty, Dublin, Sunday, March 4,... View Photo »
Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny signs the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union during... View Photo »
Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny arrives for the second of a two-day European Union summit on March 2, 2012 at the EU headquarters in... View Photo »
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