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THE mother of a young man accused of being involved in a phishing scam and drug dealing made an impassioned plea before Galway District Court for her son to be spared a prison sentence and allowed to return to Australia where he was doing well.

On the morning of 27 July 2020, an ordinary working day in Galway turned into a remarkable testament to courage, instinct, and selfless service. The River Corrib, known as one of Ireland’s fastest-flowing and most unpredictable waterways, became the centre of a life-or-death struggle when a report came through of a man in distress near O’Brien’s Bridge.

Ireland’s housing situation is at breaking point, and in Galway City, there is a significant shortage of available properties, and ever fewer that are attainable. Like many parts of the country, the housing market in Galway is very challenging, and escalating rent prices are placing considerable financial pressure on tenants. Young professionals, whether looking to buy on their own or with a partner, are hitting brick walls that they just can’t seem to break down, and the situation seems to be getting worse, rather than better.

Good health, job security and owning a home are the strongest markers of success for young people in Ireland, according to Bank of Ireland’s new Youth Mind and Money report.

Once you get to college, the reality is it’s a costly endeavour. Between accommodation costs, the price of a pint and the expenses for everyday travel, groceries and college supplies, university can be pricy for students as well as their parents.

Irish households have more than €160 billion sitting in bank accounts, yet most of that money is earning little or no return. At the same time, homebuilders are struggling to access the funding they need to deliver new housing. This gap highlights a simple truth: cash left in the bank isn’t working hard enough for savers or for society.

A MAN who claimed he naively allowed his bank account to be used in a phishing scam and had no idea the people he got involved with had any criminal intent appeared before Galway District Court this week.

Senator Alice Mary Higgins (Ind) has called on the bank’s top officials to appear before a high-powered finance committee to explain their actions, after she claims this transfer has not been adequately completed.

Western Mobility is one of the leading suppliers of stairlifts in Ireland. It offers a wide range of disability aids designed to increase accessibility and comfort, without breaking the bank, while it also offers stair lift rental to customers.

There is a healthy amount of choice for those in the market for a fully-electric seven-seater, and based on my observations, an equally healthy appetite for such family-movers. That is despite the premium some brands are asking for their electric seven-seaters.