A free initiative for struggling mortgage holders was launched yesterday
The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation announced it is to provide a new mortgage negotiation service for customers of AIB, EBS and Haven who are having difficulty meeting loan repayments
The scheme will offer an independent third party facilitator to advise and engage with the financial institution on their behalf
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus Marian Egan spoke with Economist and commentator Constantin Gurdgiev of the Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation to get the details
The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation is a not for profit organisation which aims to facilitate independent mortgage/debt resolution between lenders/creditors and mortgage holders
See www.mortgageholders.ie
Cabin crew at Aer Lingus voted in favour of industrial action by a margin of 91% in a ballot which concluded yesterday
We heard CEO of Aer Lingus Christoph Mueller comments on the dispute – he said it is now in the hands of the Labour Relations Commission and that it’s too early at this stage to predict industrial action
Marian spoke with Niall Shanahan of the IMPACT Trade Union to get their views.
Last night members of East Clare Tourism met with the Shannon Protection Alliance to discuss their concerns about the possible extraction of water from the River Shannon and Lough Derg to supply Dublin’s water needs
Pat Burke, Whitegate Councillor for Fine Gael, described their concerns and called on Clare Oireachtas members to state their position on this issue.
Solicitor Sheila Lynch of Cashin and Co., Ennis is a volunteer at the Free Legal Advice Clinic run by the Clare Citizens Information Centre
She joined Marian in studio for this week’s legal advice slot and spoke about the family farm and referenced pre-nuptial agreements.
The number of Gardai stationed across Clare has been cited as a major concern at last night’s joint policing committee meeting
53 Gardai have retired in the county since the 1st of March 2010, 3 officers will get transered into Clare this week however one member of the force has been transferred elsewhere
Clare’s Chief Superintendent John Kerin says that 2 Gardai have indicated that they are retiring in December and he worries that up to 15 more retirements may take place next year – he spoke with Clare FM’s Amy Ryan.
Declan Coyle is author of ‘The Green Platform’ – a collection of stories from his life about his missionary work, inspirational people, his family and about having a positive attitude to all the tribulaltions life can bring
He is making a donation from every book sale to the Jack & Jill Foundation as his son Alex was supported by Jack & Jill up to the age of 4
Jack & Jill has supported 42 children in Clare since 1997
Declan runs Andec – a business and training consultancy in Dublin – he’s worked with Clare’s Tony Griffin and Anthony Daly who launched this book in Dublin recently
Marian spoke with Declan about the message of the book.
Frankie Coote – Clare ISPCA Warden – joined Marian in studio
He spoke about a recent sheep kill in Kilnamona and thanked all of the people who helped reunite pets with their owners over the Halloween period
Contact Clare ISPCA Shelter on 065 6820393.
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