The State’s free money advice service has secured millions of euro in debt write-offs since January for people struggling with problem debt.

THERE can be no greater vindication of the work of MABS, the State’s free money advice service, than the sense of relief it brings to countless people through debt write-offs running to millions of euro.

Struggling homeowners will shortly be able to turn for help and advice to one of 27 special Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) outlets and will also be able to consult with court “mentors” during hearings.

SUCCESSFUL structures set up to address the problems of debt in Cork are to be copied by a Welsh organisation.