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Uncertainty about property values and borrowing capabilities is rampant in these tough economic times, so it is refreshing to see a builder taking on these issues and presenting a package that will calm the nerves and ease the transition from rental market to owner occupier.

A man who had a public fall-out with his mother at a hairdresser’s over a €700 debt will now have to pay a fine of €400 for public order offences.

One of the most recognised and iconic sights in the world, New York’s Statue of Liberty, has reopened for public tours to the crown for the first time since the 9/11 atrocities in 2001.

When it comes to the relationship between poetry and political/social issues most people would instinctively concur with the English poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

Minister for Labour Affairs and local Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed the confirmation that the income limit to qualify for the student maintenance grant has been increased. This will lead to more Mayo students being awarded the grant for the coming college year, according to Minister Calleary.

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has described as “astounding” the fact that the local health authority spent almost €2 million on legal fees last year.

Youth projects in Athlone have received a boost of €100,000 in funding, following the expansion of the Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF).

The average debt owed by clients seeking help from the Money and Budgetary Services (MABS) offices in Galway was €26,400 as at end of June last which was above the national average of €15,100, that is according to figures obtained from the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Castlebar Oil Company Ltd and Sweeney Oil, which trades under the name Fate Park Ltd, is to be taken over following a High Court ruling which will see the survival of 105 jobs at the west’s largest oil distribution company.

There was good news this week for students starting out or returning to college in Athlone this September, with the news that rents continue to fall in the town.