Today in the press
The wife of former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean FitzPatrick has more than €1.1m in a number of different bank accounts. rte.ie |
5.30pm Markets Update
European stock exchanges closed higher this evening as expectations grew that central banks would embark on further stimulus measures to support global economic growth rte.ie |
French unions announce further strike action
French unions have called a further day of strikes and street protests over pension reform for 19 October. rte.ie |
Cabinet to debate Budget figure next week
The Cabinet is to step up efforts to agree its economic plan, amid conflicting signals as to how big a cut will be made in the Budget. rte.ie |
Hanafin: Alternatives needed if travel tax can be scrapped
Tourism Minister Mary Hanafin said today that the €10 air travel tax can only be scrapped if the money it generates is found elsewhere. feeds.breakingnews.ie |