In a speech on 'Economic developments in Ireland and other issues' at the presentation of the Annual Report given on 12 July, John Hurley of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland said 2003 was a very significant year. We have been through a major restructuring process, which has seen the establishment of a new financial regulatory system. On the economic situation he said the Irish economy performed well relative to other countries.

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