Brussels, 26/03/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 26 March, the European Commission authorised the emergency recapitalisation of the Bank of Ireland. In the light of the financial crisis, Irish authorities informed the Commission on 11 March of their intention to inject €3.5 billion. The Commission found that the measure was in line with state aid rules during the current financial crisis. It is: - limited in scope; - requires adequate remuneration; - provides safeguards to minimise...