An unprecedented number of top ranking gardaí have shown an interest in retiring from the force, leading to fears of an exodus of senior officers, writes John Burke.
A new report into Fás has said that the agency’s government appointed board failed to fulfil its role, while senior management did not control procurement breaches.
Crunch time as the crisis bites Sunday, June 28, 2009 The upcoming pre-budget memo and the reports of the Commission on Taxation and ‘An Bord Snip Nua’ are likely to stretch the already-beleaguered government to its breaking point, writes Pat Leahy, Political Editor
International perception crucial for Ireland Inc Sunday, June 28, 2009 Ireland must join the ranks of Finland, Switzerland and Singapore and position itself as a quality place to do business, writes PJ Henehan
IMF’s damning verdict on Ireland
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The IMF report on the economy goes through the wreckage with a fine-tooth comb, and its findings are at odds with the government’s desire to leave the banks in private hands, writes Richard Curran
Lenihan now likely to swing axe at social welfare Sunday, June 28, 2009 By Niamh Connolly Political Correspondent The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on Ireland’s economy published last week has given finance minister Brian Lenihan political cover to cut child benefit.
IMF queried use of pensions fund to pay for bank bailouts
Sunday, June 28, 2009
By David Clerkin Markets Correspondent
International Monetary Fund (IMF) directors have expressed serious doubts over the government’s decision to raid the National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF) to recapitalise AIB and Bank of Ireland earlier this year.