Joanne McCarthy | Two ways to look at accountability in the building industry – Newcastle Herald

THIS is a column about two articles, both written by me last week. The first was about unit owners in a building facing large special levies because of defects, where the builder/developers companies were voluntarily wound up. The second was union fines after industrial action. The two articles are unrelated but a few things struck me as I worked on them, which is…

Banks blamed for first fall in applications for debt deals – Independent.ie

Stock Photo Banks blamed for first fall in applications for debt deals Independent.ie THERE has been a fall in the number of people applying for official debt deals. https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/banks-blamed-for-first-fall-in-applications-for-debt-deals-36710478.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article36303344.ece/16c28/AUTOCROP/h342/stock-finance-bills-thinkstock.JPGfdg Email THERE has been a fall in the number of people applying for official debt deals. The drop is despite Ireland having one of the…