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Discussion and debate with Damien O'Reilly

Bankruptcy tourism featured strongly on today's programme. James called from London where he had just arrived to begin the process. Other callers expressed their views on debt forgiveness. David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holder's Organisation also spoke to Damien about some of the issues involved.

Veronica's son had a terrifying experience when he was approached by a man wanting to use his phone, but who then attempted to snatch it from him and jump into a taxi.

Coping with debt/bankruptcy tourism

Is James right to abandon his debts (out of desperation) and declare bankruptcy in the UK?

Victim of assault

Veronica's son had to fight with a man at a bus stop to prevent his mobile phone being stolen