Downgrade overshadows Irish election campaign

Ireland’s economic woes were underlined on the first day of the campaigning on the 2 February 2011 for the 25 February 2011 election as its sovereign debt rating was downgraded by Standard and Poor’s amid concerns its largely state owned banks may need additional capital.

EUObserver, 2.2.11: Ireland downgraded, with economy to dominate election battle http://euobserver.com/9/31737

ESO: Background information: Irish elections are set for February 25 http://www.europeansources.info/record/ireland-parliamentary-election-25-february-2011-irish-elections-are-set-for-february-25/

Irish Times, 2.2.11: Parties row over economic policy as campaign begins http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0202/breaking10.html

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