John Gormley

Irish Green Party Pulls Out of Government, to Support Budget in Opposition

Ireland’s Green Party said it will support the passage of the nation’s budget from the opposition benches after it withdrew from Prime Minister Brian Cowen ’s coalition government.

Cowen Faces Vote to Keep Control of `Titanic' as Irish Ruling Party Splits

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen faces a vote of confidence today by his Fianna Fail party, with one of his most senior ministers seeking to topple him before a general election.

Cowen Calls Irish Party Leadership Vote, Says He Is `Confident' of Victory

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen said he’s “confident” that in ballot tomorrow he will retain the leadership of the ruling Fianna Fail party and lead it into the nation’s next general election.

Cowen Calls Irish Party Leadership Vote, Says He Is `Confident' of Victory

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen said he’s “confident” he will retain the leadership of the ruling Fianna Fail party in a ballot tomorrow and lead it into the next general election.

German 10-Year Bond Advances, Pares Weekly Loss, Amid Irish Bank Concern

Germany’s 10-year bund gained, erasing an earlier decline, as speculation that banks in the euro region may incur deeper losses spurred demand for the euro- region’s safest assets.

Euro, Stocks, Commodities Fall on European Debt Concern

The euro snapped a three-day rally versus the dollar, stocks and commodities slid and Treasuries rose as Ireland’s financial bailout failed to assuage concern Europe’s debt crisis may spread. Banks led U.S. shares lower as federal agents searched hedge funds in an insider-trading probe.

Ireland Is Second Euro Nation to Seek Aid as Banks Wobble

Ireland became the second euro country to seek a rescue as the cost of saving its banks threatened a rerun of the Greek debt crisis that destabilized the currency.

Irish Green Party Members Want Convention on Bad Bank

Ireland’s Green Party members want a convention to decide the organization’s position on the government’s plan for a so-called bad bank, the National Asset Management Agency.

Treasuries Rise on Revived Concern Irish Sovereign-Debt Crisis Deepening

Treasuries rose on concern the sovereign-debt crisis is deepening in Ireland, encouraging demand for the safety of government securities.

Treasury Notes Gain on Speculation Irish Sovereign-Debt Crisis Deepening

Treasury notes rose, with seven- year securities leading the advance, as concern the sovereign- debt crisis is deepening in Ireland encouraged demand for the safety of government securities.

"We need to get clarity around this issue and that's why Mr. Lenihan is putting this proposal before cabinet and I'm confident it will be accepted."

- John Gormley on Nov 21, 2010

Green Party

Brian Lenihan

Brian Cowen

London

Europe Stocks Fall With S&P 500 Futures as Yen Fluctuates

China’s Investment Slows as Production Trails Estimates: Economy

U.S., Japan, Australia Bonds Tumble on Stimulus Efforts

Rally Matches 1990s Web-Fed Gains With Valuations 28% Lower

Europe Tries to Boost Economy After Pressure From U.S.