The Department of Finance is to spark a scramble among the country’s top PR firms for the prestigious contract to design and implement a national communications strategy on the Government’s plan to address mortgage arrears.

Same colours — different teams. That sums up the similarity between a discredited Fianna Fáil administration and the current Fine Gael-led coalition when it comes to doling out positions on state boards.

GARDAÍ have confirmed that a file has been sent to the DPP following the completion of an investigation into the general election campaign in Kerry South in February.