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Untapped potential of Credit Unions for Irish mortgage market should be examined

Untapped potential of Credit Unions for Irish mortgage market should be examined – Fine Gael A new approach to Ireland’s banking and mortgage market should be examined using the large untapped potential of credit unions across the country, Fine Gael TD Michael Creed has said. Deputy Creed made his comments following the announcement this morning […]

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Dáil Speech – Private Members Debate – Corporation Tax 06/10/2015.

Base erosion and profit-shifting is a global phenomenon that requires a global policy response. In that context, I welcome the publication yesterday of the OECD report in the matter. Indeed, I would have welcomed a debate on the issue tonight, but it is clear from the content of the contributions made by the proponents of

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CREED REMINDS RESIDENTS IN BALLINCOLLIG AND CARRIGROHANE OF THE RENT – A – ROOM SCHEME

Cork North West TD Michael Creed has reminded residents in Ballincollig and Carrigrohane of the availability of tax relief for householders who make rental accommodation available. Outlining details of the relief Deputy Creed said: “This may be of significant benefit to householders in the immediate vicinity of UCC, CIT and third level colleges in Cork

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Cork North West sports clubs to benefit from extension of rate exemptions

Fine Gael Cork North West TD Michael Creed has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris TD,that an amendment is to be made to ease the rates burden on many local sports clubs. Commenting on the amendment Deputy Creed said: “An amendment to the Valuation (Amendment)(No.2)

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CREED RAISES PROSPECT OF TRACKER MORTGAGE SOLUTION WITH FISCAL COUNCIL

Cork North West TD and member of the Oireachtas Finance Committee Michael Creed T.D. reiterated his call for a solution to the conflict being experienced between tracker and variable mortgages. Commenting after yesterday’s Joint Oireachtas Committee meeting with the Fiscal Council, Deputy Creed said: “I was keen to seek the views of the council on

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CREED RAISES AGRICULTURE, ALCOHOL & SINGLE PARENT TAX CREDIT DURING FINANCE BILL DEBATE

Watch the debate: http://media.heanet.ie/oireachtas/asx.php?Channel=Dail&Date=20131107&StartTime=05:38:26.000&Duration=01:00:00.000 The debate on the annual Finance Bill is an opportune time to reflect on the state of the economy and how it has progressed or otherwise over the preceding 12 months. A statistic that should bring some comfort, albeit not sufficient comfort for those who are unemployed, is that 30,000 more

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CREED CALLS FOR FAIRNESS FOR THOSE IN SUB-PRIME MORTGAGE DIFFICULTY

Dáil Speech on European Banking crisis and Mortgage arrears Fine Gael European Affairs Spokesperson Michael Creed has called on the Government to protect those in difficulty with sub-prime mortgages by ensuring they’re interest rates are brought in line with those on more competitive established bank rates.  Speaking during a debate on the recent European Council,

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