KBC Bank says it 'deeply regrets' any upset its letter may have caused Stephanie Meehan - which the mother-of-two described at the time as a 'kick in the stomach'.

The bank had told her that interest on the mortgage would continue to accrue until it had been redeemed in full.

However, in a statement last night, KBC said it would stop pursuing Ms Meehan for the outstanding balance - because of the circumastances of her 'tragic case'.