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Stand up and fight
After the coming general election we will hopefully elect a new Government with a new focus, new energies and hopefully more ability.Those elected must immediately make many difficult, contentious and unpopular decisions. They must not shirk their responsibilities. We can all see the results of Bertie Ahern’s cowardly self serving keep everybody on-side at all costs. We are now paying a heavy price for his cowardice and greed. Amongst other things I believe the new Government must implement the following;
Politics and weather create the perfect storm
The IMF deal with this country has been somewhat overshadowed by the recent arctic conditions that have taken the country by storm of late.
Banks ripping off defenceless mortgage holders
Banks are abusing consumers through excessive interest rates in order to restore their depleted balance sheets, according to the Financial Regulator.
New exhibition by Christopher Banahan
To coincide with the Cruinniu na mBad festival which is to be held in Kinvara on August 20th, 21st and 22nd, Christopher Banahan shall hold an exhibition of new works at his studio in Seawood house, Mountscribe, Kinvara.
The Green Agenda
The Green Party leader John Gormley recently stated on RTE Radio that he believed that the fundamentals of the Irish economy were still strong and that he was happy with the establishment of the assets management agency NAMA. To me this is further proof that John Gormley is ill equipped to hold a cabinet ministry. Many believe he has sold his soul to the devil for the trappings of power.
Mortgage interest supplement not in touch with reality
Ireland’s leading housing charity is seeking a complete overhaul of the Mortgage Interest Supplement claiming its criteria are too strict and not realistic in the current environment.
Mortgage interest supplement not in touch with reality
Ireland’s leading housing charity is seeking a complete overhaul of the Mortgage Interest Supplement claiming its criteria are too strict and not realistic in the current environment.
Grifters
In this column last August I criticised the ridiculous economic strategy better known to us all as NAMA. I illustrated how it can never achieve its objective and how it will be a financial millstone around our necks for generations to come. It come to light in the last week that Messrs Cowen and Lenihan knew this all along but decided to carry on regardless.
Release some equity with a move to EBS
Over the last year to 18 months, as house price growth has slowed, many people have decided to renovate or extend their own homes rather than purchase a larger home. To finance these renovations it is possible to release equity in an existing home.
Irish stock market roars back
The stock market here at home recorded the largest one-day increase in its history on Friday after a week that rocked the financial world to its core.