It's understood banks may be given quarterly targets for dealing with struggling homeowners - after the Minister for Finance expressed his dissatisfaction with the speed at which the banks are dealing with arrears.
Michael Noonan will brief the Cabinet on new proposals today.
Speaking on his way into Government Buildings this morning, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny said there will be an announcement this week:
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