Irish government to take majority stake in Bank of Ireland

Full-blown nationalisation of Ireland’s banking system might sound extreme, but article suggest that that option was edging closer in November 2010 as Irish government and regulatory officials thrashed out the details of a bail-out with officials from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.

ESO: Background information: Irish minister to recommend bail-out http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-signs-up-to-irish-rescue-eurozone-must-deal-with-two-urgent-questions/

BBC News, 23.11.10: Irish Republic banks 'for sale' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11821804

Ireland: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland http://www.centralbank.ie/

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