Coalition under fire over failure to tackle arrears

Failure to deal with mortgage debt misery left the Coalition under fire as it trumpeted the achievements of two years in power.

Eamon Gilmore admitted progress had been slower than expected in sorting out the insolvency crisis as opposition parties accused the Government of dragging its feet.

Enda Kenny used the second annual review of the Government’s time in power to confirm the Coalition is about to push through laws to make it easier for banks to repossess family homes.