DUBLIN, Oct 30 (Reuters) – The Irish government said the European Commission supports the valuation of its 54 billion euro “bad bank” plan, as it moved a step closer to becoming law, boosting shares in the main Irish banks.
Ireland sees EU support for “bad bank” valuation
Some hedge funds eager for Irish “No” on EU treaty – Finance Minister Lenihan
DUBLIN, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Hedge funds which bet unsuccessfully that Ireland would default on its sovereign debt want the country to reject the EU’s reform treaty this week to recoup some of their losses, Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said on Monday.
Ireland to spend 54 billion euros for “bad bank”
D-day looms for Irish banks
DUBLIN, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Ireland will outline this week how much a make-or-break plan to revive its banking system will cost, setting the stage for possible further capital injections in the top two banks and a near doubling of the national debt.


