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Irish public 'does not have the confidence they should have in planning process'

The Irish public “does not have the confidence they should have in the planning process”, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

<p>Taking an average mortgage of €350,000, a credit union with assets of €70m could only offer 15 mortgages, exclusive of loans to SMEs. File Picture: Unsplash</p>

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Senator calls for credit unions to enter mortgage market

With the exit of Ulster Bank and KBC, Senator Victor Boyhan suggests credit unions could fill that gap — but strict lending limits would greatly limit their ability to offer home loads

Terry Prone: As Ireland drops many Covid restrictions, we all have much to be grateful for

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Watchdog calls for more power to compel Irish Water to act, after boil notice reissued to 600,000

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Proposed legislation looks to tackle phone use in schools

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Calls for housing chief to step down

Strenuous efforts to water down alcohol bill

They must be worried, says Daniel McConnell. The booze companies I mean

Thu, 09 Nov, 2017

Oliver Moore: Department replies to OFRB concerns

Following the appearance of members of the Organic Farmers Representative Body at the Oireachtas joint committee on agriculture, this column received replies from the department regarding their concerns.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Senators fighting to end Good Friday alcohol ban

Senators are fighting to end the “outdated” law that bans pubs from serving alcohol on Good Friday.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Gerard Craughwell makes a name for himself

“Who is Gerard Craughwell?” was the question Shane Ross asked me outside Government Buildings shortly after 6pm yesterday.

Tue, 03 May, 2016

Seanad losses for Fine Gael

Fine Gael has been dealt a further blow after high- profile candidates failed to get elected to the Seanad.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

$Fianna Fáil fracas in the offing after Hanafin victory$

Fianna Fáil fracas in the offing after Hanafin victory

The battle in Blackrock is over, but the war within Fianna Fáil over ex-minister Mary Hanafin’s decision to run in the area may be only just beginning.

Tue, 27 May, 2014

Battle of Blackrock over, but will "bygones be bygones" as Hanafin says?

By Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, the Irish Examiner, in City West

Sun, 25 May, 2014

Returning Hanafin closes in on council seat

Fianna Fáil candidates Mary Hanafin and Kate Feeney are set to both gain seats at the first count later today, despite a high-profile falling out over the ex-minister's decision to run.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Fianna Fáil’s Mary Hanafin and Kate Feeney set to gain seats on first count

Fianna Fáil candidates Mary Hanafin and Kate Feeney are set to both gain seats at the first count later today - despite a high-profile falling out over the ex-minister’s decision to run.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

State investigation into vaccine trials under threat

THE State investigation into vaccine trials is under threat after a retired microbiologist successfully challenged an order to give evidence of his involvement.

Sat, 02 Aug, 2003

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