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Financial Solutions Skillnet (FSS) has been awarded €136,500 to continue its subsidised training programme in 2009. The network of more than 60 members offers tailored training courses and networking events to financial services companies and the banking sector.

Over 8,000 people in Kilkenny are paying too much for car insurance as a new survey dispels the myth that going direct is cheaper.

Banks must learn to function in the interests of the business community and the economy in general, according to Fianna Fáil TD Beverley Flynn. Speaking in the Dáil on the Finance Bill, Deputy Flynn said that she was concerned that money was not being made available to small businesses which are going through difficult times.

Fears that the Bank of Ireland would shut its doors for good in the town of Graiguenamanagh were abated this week following the announcement that a new branch was to be opened in the town after criminals destroyed the branch during a raid on the ATM machine.

A bench warrant has been issued for a Kinnegad man who is due in court to answer drink-driving charges.

In an unusual move, the Department of Finance published a draft of the proposed NAMA legislation for public debate and discussion throughout the summer, in advance of it being formally debated in the Dáil in September after the summer break.

A Swinford publican/grocer’s name was one among 87 tax defaulters who were this week named in a list compiled by the Revenue Commissioners for settlement reached between April and June this year.

This modern detached home, now on offer at a reduced asking price, certainly has a lot to offer. The kitchen features beautiful oak Shaker style fitted units with fully integrated appliances, finished off with an attractive black granite worktop. Oak flooring is provided virtually throughout. The en suite master bedroom comes with a walk-in wardrobe. The house also offers genuine potential as there is a further c930 square feet of space in the attic which is ready for conversion with Velux windows and access by a full concrete stairs already supplied. Outside there are lawns and timber decking, and a driveway with slip form kerbing.

The passing of laws to nationalise Anglo Irish Bank this week revealed some more details on how and when compensation for Anglo Irish shareholders, whose equity has been wiped out, will be determined.

A Galway man was convicted and fined €300 and ordered to hand over €500 compensation for passing two cheques that bounced at Ballinrobe District Court. Mark Keane pleaded guilty to the charges in court, in a case which his solicitor Cathy McDarby said had “no malice in it”.