Nov 22, 2010
The country became the second European nation to ask for a multibillion euro rescue loan to help stablise its debt-ridden banks. Read Article Ireland going for international bailout
Nov 22, 2010
Ireland's Greens pull the plug on their deeply unpopular coalition government partner by calling for an election in January. Read Article Irish government's coalition partner demands election
Nov 23, 2010
The rescue package cobbled together by the EU is partly meant to appease the bond markets, but more trouble is brewing in Europe with a host of countries queuing up for their handouts. Read Article All eyes on bond markets after Ireland bailout
Nov 23, 2010
The EU agrees to provide between ¿80 billion (Dh401.08bn) and ¿90bn to Ireland in the latest rescue of a sovereign debtor by international financial institutions. Read Article EU, IMF and Britain ride to Ireland's financial rescue
Nov 23, 2010
The Green Party has decided to leave the ruling coalition after the Irish government decided to ask the EU and the IMF for a multi-billion euro bailout. Read Article Irish government teeters on the brink
Nov 23, 2010
Ireland's political turmoil intensified today after the prime minister, Brian Cowen, promised to call a general election in the new year once parliament passes a budget at the centre of an international bailout. Read Article Ireland to hold post-bailout general election
Nov 23, 2010
As Ireland heads towards a general election called in the wake of its acceptance of a €90bn bail-out from the EU and the IMF. The National presents a handy guide to the country's politics. Read Article Irish politics at a glance
Nov 24, 2010
Ireland's embattled government is clinging to office in a bid to push through a crucial budget at the centre of a multimillion euro international rescue deal for its economy. Read Article Ireland on the brink of government collapse
Nov 24, 2010
Ireland unveiled the harshest budget measures in its history on Wednesday, a four-year plan to claw back 15 billion euros ($20 billion) using spending cuts and extra taxes. Read Article Spending cuts and taxes in Irish plan to save $20bn
Nov 25, 2010
Deep cuts to public spending and tax hikes are the pillars of the new package that would pave the way for an international bailout for its economy and banks. Read Article Ireland reveals cuts needed for bailout
