Dublin defies fears to pursue bond sale

Article reports that Ireland looks set to stick to its plan to return to the debt markets September 2010 after Brian Lenihan, the Finance Minister, issued a strong statement on the 19 September 2010 quashing suggestions that its economic woes might force it to seek the help of the International Monetary Fund.

Irish Times, 18.9.10: Fears over economy drive new peak in Government bond rates http://www.irishtimes.com/news/fears-over-economy-drive-new-peak-in-government-bond-rates-1.652236?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Ffears-over-economy-drive-new-peak-in-government-bond-rates-1.652236

ESO: Background information: Ireland attacks ‘flawed’ S&P move http://www.europeansources.info/record/ireland-attacks-flawed-sp-move/

Irish Times, 21.9.10: NTMA sells Irish bonds worth €1.5 billion at auction http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0921/breaking9.html

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