Greece'Â’s government says it wonÂ’'t be blackmailed after the ECB ramped up the pressure on Athens - cutting off a vital cash flow to the country'Â’s banks.
The decision comes as a major set-back to the new Greek Prime Minister - as he leads efforts to drum up support for a write-off of half of the country'Â’s debt.
Here at home, the Public Expenditure Minister says the developments overnight are a “concern” but won'’t affect Ireland.
Richard Chambers reports: