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Irish officials will today resume talks with a delegation from the EU and IMF on the terms of a €85 billion bailout for Ireland, ahead of the likely announcement of an agreement tomorrow.

Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey refused to comment today on the likely interest rate to be attached to the loan. It was reported last night that the rate could be as high as 6.7 per cent.