The Unite trade union has expressed concern in advance of the proposed restructuring of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS).

Banks are committing to spending up to €1bn in “putting people out of family homes”, it has been claimed.

Fears have been raised that unless funding is immediately restored to Limerick’s Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) hundreds of people in financial difficulty could be at risk of losing their homes.

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (Mabs) say they are witnessing an increase in the numbers of clients struggling with the cost of First Communions.