Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Close-up of two smartphones showing payment sent and payment received screens during a mobile transaction, with desserts and drinks in the background at a cafe.

Irish banks launch in-app instant-payment service

A new person-to-person mobile-payment service to rival fintech banks such as Revolut and N26 has officially been launched by AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB.

Ireland • 09 Mar

What is Irish banks' new mobile-payment service Zippay?

A new mobile-payment service from AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB has officially launched. It is called Zippay and will be rolled out to roughly five million customers on a phased basis from tomorrow.

Business • 09 Mar

Health insurance policy brochure with paperwork. There is also a stethoscope, mobile phone and digital tablet in the image.

Is an end to health insurance price hikes in sight?

A trend of multi-annual increases for health insurance policy holders is leading many to question how high policy prices can go and whether the costs are sustainable.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar

Five IFA members who staged a sit-in protest inside the reception area of the building cheer outside the office

IFA members end sit-in protest at Bord Bia offices

Members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) have ended their sit-in protest at Bord Bia, after the State agency's board agreed to an independent expert-led governance review into its operations.

Ireland • 02 Mar

Farmers have been holding a round-the-clock protest outside Bord Bia's offices in Dublin

Minister considering governance review into Bord Bia

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is considering an independent expert-led governance review into Bord Bia, in response to a proposal from the Irish Farmers' Association to examine the State agency's board membership eligibility as well as its various quality-assurance schemes.

Business • 26 Feb

Children see junk food marketing online every four mins

Children see unhealthy food marketing every four minutes online, while teenagers view food-marketing posts from influencers for five times longer than traditional paid adverts, according to new research from Safefood.

Business • 24 Feb

(L - R) Patsy Boyle farmer and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon pose with a sheep and a sheep dog

Minister urges greater dog control during lambing season

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said he would be in favour of increased fines for dog owners who do not keep their dogs under control in public spaces.

Ireland • 23 Feb

Who are the key players in the Irish farming lobby?

Irish farmers, with the support of the Government, have had some big wins in recent times.

Ireland • 23 Feb

Laya ups price of 65 of its policies by average of 4.7%

Laya Healthcare is increasing the prices of 65 of its health insurance policies by an average of 4.7%, which it said is the equivalent of around €80 per adult annually.

Business • 20 Feb

Mayo farmers meet to support Bord Bia protest

Hundreds of farmers attended a meeting in Co Mayo last night to discuss the ongoing dispute between farmers and Bord Bia.

Connacht • 20 Feb