Choice dwindles further in the mortgage market

Just under a quarter surveyed are strongly against a tougher stance on arrears, even if it meant cheaper mortgages

Looking for a mortgage in Ireland has become more difficult over the last decade, but things have taken a particularly bad turn in the last couple of months.

Bank of Scotland/Hallifax, Danske Bank (formerly National Irish Bank) and Rabobank (which owned ACC) have all pulled out of the Irish market in the past 10 years.