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IMF Warns Economy
Faces Slowdown

By Emer Mullins, Contributor
October / November 2001

October 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of substantial risks for the Irish economy as a result of the slowdowns in the U.S. and Europe, but has nevertheless painted a pretty favorable picture of Ireland in its annual review of the Irish economy. The Irish Finance Minister, Charlie McCreevy, welcomed the report's conclusions, as he saw them as a commendation of his … [Read more...] about IMF Warns Economy
Faces Slowdown

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