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CPD Accredited Motor Dealer Training Events Nationwide

CPD Accredited Motor Dealer Training Events Nationwide

Thursday, 24 October 2019
Today, we kicked off our national series of CPD training events in Drogheda with a large group of motor dealer delegates from across the northeast.
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Celebrating Business Excellence in the Northeast – Shortlist Announced

Celebrating Business Excellence in the Northeast – Shortlist Announced

Thursday, 17 October 2019
Drogheda & District Chamber today announced the shortlist for the Drogheda Business Excellence Awards 2019. These awards celebrate the “best in class” businesses across the Northeast region and First Citizen Finance is delighted to support by sponsoring the fiercely competitive SME category, 1-10 employees.
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Why should you start your car buying journey at your local SIMI dealership?

Why should you start your car buying journey at your local SIMI dealership?

Wednesday, 2 October 2019
Buying a car, although very exciting, can be stressful. What type of car to buy? New or used? Petrol, hybrid, diesel or electric? Can I finance it? How much will my monthly repayments be? How much will the insurance cost me?
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Last call to enter the ‘Farmer of the Year Awards 2019’!

Last call to enter the ‘Farmer of the Year Awards 2019’!

Thursday, 26 September 2019
Are you an Irish farmer or do you know any Irish farmer who deserves to be nominated?
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#ProjectEDWARD - European Day Without A Road Death

#ProjectEDWARD - European Day Without A Road Death

Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Road safety is national priority and we would like to invite all of you to promote safe driving on our roads. It’s never too late to change our attitudes.
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Hire Purchase now included on Central Credit Register

Hire Purchase now included on Central Credit Register

Thursday, 19 September 2019
Lenders considering a consumer loan application of €2,000 or more must enquire on the Central Credit Register for a borrower’s credit report. In addition, lenders may obtain a credit report if borrowers seek to restructure a loan or are in arrears on a loan, or are seeking a new loan under €2,000. These obligations will extend to hire purchase and similar credit applications from 1st October 2019 onwards.
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