It goes without saying that repossessions should be the very last resort in cases of mortgage default or mortgage arrears. However, to be a last resort a measure must actually be possible. An unintended consequence of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 has prevented repossession from being the [...] Read more »
‘Launch of Insolvency Service of Ireland will help citizens struggling with over-indebtedness’
The launch of the Insolvency Service of Ireland is a pivotal step in tackling our country’s mortgage arrears and debt crisis and will provide a way forward for over-indebted people across Galway. The Insolvency Service is a key component of the new legislation passed in late 2012 which radically overhauls [...] Read more »
Dáil motion on Mortgage Arrears and Social Housing
Dáil motion on Mortgage Arrears and Social Housing It goes without saying that unsustainable over-indebtedness is one of the most significant problems facing us today. One characteristic which has exacerbated this recession is the high level of personal debt of many people. One can observe the very human trait in [...] Read more »
The Promissory Notes deal is a huge step forward in our economic recovery
The Promissory Notes deal is a huge step forward in our economic recovery The deal agreed by the Government to ease the debt burden on the Irish people from the Anglo promissory notes has delivered a significant boost to our economic future. The agreement delivers on our commitment to put in place a [...] Read more »
Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012
Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012 The redrawing of boundaries for Dáil constituencies is an issue that can give rise to significant grievances and protests, but it is a necessary part of a political process that takes account of constitutional requirements and census results. I was only two years old [...] Read more »