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# Debt Relief

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# greek drama
Greek parliament passes sweeping austerity bill in advance of third bailout
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is facing a rebellion in Syriza, amid violent protests on the streets of Athens.
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Jul 15th 2015, 11:58 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should Ireland push for debt relief if Greece gets a better deal?
It looks like Tsipras is on track to negotiating a sweeter deal.
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Jul 8th 2015, 8:39 AM
# Debt Relief
Credit Unions withdraw from debt deal because 'it gives banks too much power'
The plan “vests control in the banks”, a statement from two Credit Union agencies said.
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Apr 4th 2014, 10:00 AM
# Debt Relief
Just four mortgage deals have been completed by the Insolvency Service
66 people have been made bankrupt in 2014 so far, more than all of last year.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 8:05 AM
# Debt Relief
Noonan says bank debt deal cannot be 'actively' pursued until 2015
The Minister for Finance met with the head of the eurozone’s permanent bailout fund, Klaus Regling, who reiterated his own view that any retrospective deal is not likely at the moment.
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Jan 17th 2014, 1:33 PM
# New Beginning
Debt advice service sees people trying to cope 'breaking down in tears'
New Beginning have organised free, debt advice seminars across Ireland.
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Apr 30th 2013, 11:42 AM
Voices
Column: Debtors are entitled to a life, not just an existence, under the new Personal Insolvency Act
Some reports have led to anxiety and stress for those seeking to avail of the new debt relief mechanisms – but evaluations will not be as black-and-white as some fear, writes Ryan Stewart.
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Mar 31st 2013, 8:15 AM
Voices
Column: Hey Government, that’s not negotiating… THIS is negotiating
The Government’s method of pressuring EU leaders isn’t working, writes Fergus O’Connell. So here’s a suggestion…
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Oct 2nd 2012, 8:45 PM
# need to know
The Evening Fix: Friday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Jul 6th 2012, 8:06 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should debtors have to sell their personal jewellery to get relief?
Alan Shatter has said debtors may have to sell off sentimental items such as engagement rings, if they are valuable. So what do you think?
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Jul 6th 2012, 10:13 AM
# Debt Relief
Debtors should sell their personal jewellery to get relief, says Shatter
The Minister for Justice said jewellery including engagement rings should be sold off if people want debt relief.
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Jul 6th 2012, 8:47 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In tonight’s Fix: A move towards mortgage relief; the deadliest place on Earth for girls; and should Ireland rejoin the Commonwealth?
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Feb 7th 2012, 7:51 PM
# Mortgages
Noonan: Mortgage measures will help families 'break shackles' of debt
The finance minister has defended proposals in the government’s Keane report on mortgage debt.
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Oct 18th 2011, 9:28 PM
Voices
Column: The Keane report has consequences for borrowers – but not for banks
The Keane Report, independent TD Stephen Donnelly notes, cites “inappropriate mortgage-holder behaviour”. It does not mention “inappropriate banker behaviour”.
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Oct 17th 2011, 8:00 PM
# Mortgages
'Designed to protect the banks': Mortgage group slates debt relief report
The government’s much-touted plan for homeowners “gives no solutions”, according to David Hall of New Beginning.
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Oct 12th 2011, 9:09 PM
Voices
Column: Why should bankers have the right to judge us?
People behind on mortgage payments face humiliating personal interrogation from their bankers. We need a new independent solution, writes David Hall of New Beginning.
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Oct 10th 2011, 8:32 PM
# Debt Relief
Germany’s Constitutional court upholds participation in EU bailouts
Germany was not acting unconstitutionally in sanctioning a Greek bailout, the court says – though future bailouts need greater approval.
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Sep 7th 2011, 10:21 AM
# Mortgage Debt
10 things you should know about Ireland’s mortgage debt and arrears
Economist Ronan Lyons sifts through the myths and figures being thrown about in the debate about whether there should be mortgage debt forgiveness.
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Aug 31st 2011, 7:40 AM
# Mortgage Debt
Writing off mortgage debt is an "emergency" need
Chorus of calls for Government to organise a mortgage debt relief scheme for worst-off householders builds to crescendo – and now a government junior minister is backing it…
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Aug 21st 2011, 12:06 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: support for Fianna Fail and Labour is down, while Fine Gael and Sinn Fein bounce; the European Court of Human Rights issues a ruling on Ireland’s abortion laws, and the shocking truth about the Rubberbandits.
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Dec 16th 2010, 8:27 AM