Ireland officially exited recession Wednesday, on export-driven gross domestic product growth of 2.7% during the first quarter, but some observers remained critical of the level of hardship shouldered by taxpayers.
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Ireland officially exits recession
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Japan eases out of recession
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Economy shows signs of steady growth
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Economy beginning to stabilise - Bank of Ireland
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Irish investors go global in search for investments
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Exports may not sustain high growth rate:
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Ireland has a ``bright future'' --
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Region well placed to survive economic slowdown
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Banks in Ireland have to raise capital
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The global economy has recovered from recession more quickly than expected-IMF
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'Europe may avoid recession'
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Worst of recession 'passed'
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Romania drifting back to recession
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The Irish send a clear message to remain at the heart of united Europe
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Irish government guarantees savings
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Bank of Ireland says mortgage arrears stabilising
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Ireland falls back into recession