Ireland seeks new credit line to soften bailout exit

Ireland said on the 6 September 2013 that it was hoping for a precautionary line of credit from the EU which it intended to use as a confidence-boosting measure for investors. The government would withdraw from an international bailout later in 2013.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Economic and Financial Affairs: Financial assistance in EU Member States: Ireland http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/assistance_eu_ms/ireland/index_en.htm

Irish Times, 06.09.13: Kenny welcomes ‘measures to support’ Ireland’s bailout exit http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/kenny-welcomes-measures-to-support-ireland-s-bailout-exit-1.1517904

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