Course description
This Debt Management Programme is for staff working in Debt Management Units within the Local Government Sector.
Debt Management Units have been established in Irish Local Authorities to deal with many areas of debt management including debts associated with commercial rates, housing rents and housing loans. The focus of this programme centres around the management of debts associated with commercial rates.
The course consists of four separate modules and is delivered as two x two days. Attendance at all modules is recommended. It will look at the following areas:
Module 1: Debt Collection Techniques
Module 2: Commercial Rates Law
Module 3: Understanding Company Accounts and Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Module 4: Court Preparation
Venue: Institute of Public Administration, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 TC62
Fee: The full cost for this four-day programme is €920 per person, i.e. €230 per person per module.
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