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Column: The Irish default debate will be long – but we have to start it now

14/04/12 4,554 Views 64 Comments

Economist Constantin Gurdgiev describes his work on a new book asking the question: What would happen if Ireland walked away from its debts?

# debts - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

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Stop payments now, Central Bank advises YourMoney.ie customers

24/01/12 8,978 Views 22 Comments

The bank said it has “reasons to be concerned” about the handling of money by the debt management firm.

# debts - Friday 13 January, 2012

Debts

Senator: Bank workers should be taught suicide awareness

13/01/12 2,180 Views 20 Comments

Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins has said that banks have “moral and legal responsibilities to customers”, who may be under “untold pressure” to repay debts.

# debts - Thursday 15 December, 2011

From Business ETC BaNAMA Republic

NAMA to hire private detectives to hunt down hidden riches

15/12/11 2,386 Views 40 Comments

The agency has advertised looking for staff to help “verify the accuracy” of financial statements submitted by its debtors.

# debts - Tuesday 2 August, 2011

From The Score Debts

Football’s figures don’t add up

02/08/11 283 Views No Comments

A new report from Jose Maria Gay de Liebana, a football finance specialist based with the University of Barcelona, has outlined the scale of European football’s financial crisis.

# debts - Thursday 21 July, 2011

From Business ETC Superquinn

Superquinn chief resigns with parting shot at receivers

21/07/11 743 Views 11 Comments

Andrew Street is worried about the effect on suppliers from the supermarket’s recent troubles.

# debts - Tuesday 19 July, 2011

From Business ETC Precious Metals

Gold prices continue surge as investors dump debt

19/07/11 99 Views No Comments

Precious metals always do well when all else seems risky – and it’s more than double its price of five years ago.

# debts - Friday 13 May, 2011

Debt Forgiveness This post contains a poll

New laws to help struggling homeowners – but no debt forgiveness

13/05/11 1,082 Views 9 Comments

The government plans laws to finally overhaul the bankruptcy laws – but won’t provide a legal framework for debt forgiveness.

# debts - Thursday 12 May, 2011

David Drumm

Call to revoke David Drumm’s US visa

12/05/11 1,306 Views 15 Comments

Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore to hear appeal that the government ask US authorities for help in bringing former CEO of Anglo Irish Bank back to Ireland for questioning.

Debts

Master of the High Court defends suicide reference in criticism of banks

12/05/11 625 Views 2 Comments

Ed Honohan said this morning that legislation to protect debtors could be introduced within a month and called for major changes to the bankruptcy system.

# debts - Wednesday 20 April, 2011

From Business ETC NAMA

Jim Mansfield’s executive airport, apartments and golf club swallowed by NAMA

20/04/11 1,670 Views 3 Comments

Agency appoints statutory receiver after former billionaire fails to agree how to pay down his debts.

# debts - Tuesday 19 April, 2011

Quinn

Quinn breaks his silence: the statement in full

19/04/11 508 Views 6 Comments

The full text of Seán Quinn’s statement on his financial downfall, and on the future of the Quinn Group.

# debts - Friday 15 April, 2011

Quinn

Seán Quinn considers legal action over Anglo deal as he faces bankruptcy

15/04/11 775 Views 5 Comments

The scale of Seán Quinn’s losses means he could face bankruptcy although legal action has not been ruled out following yesterday’s dramatic developments.

# debts - Thursday 14 April, 2011

From Business ETC Quinn Group

Anglo Irish ousts Sean Quinn from group he founded

14/04/11 1,158 Views 5 Comments

Thousands of employees hear assurances that their jobs are safe – but the Quinn family will no longer have a role in the business.

# debts - Wednesday 6 April, 2011

From Business ETC Debt

Bankruptcy debt nearly triples to €6bn in 15 months

06/04/11 335 Views No Comments

The total debts still owed by people declared bankrupt has spiked by almost €4bn in the last 15 months, new research shows.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

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Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

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Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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