<p>Permanent TSB cash offer for tracker customers</p> Permanent TSB is offering tracker customers cash to pay off some of their mortgage, but is it worth it. We talk to the experts Business • 18 Apr 11
<p>Permanent TSB cash offer for tracker customers</p> Permanent TSB is offering tracker customers cash to pay off some of their mortgage, but is it worth it. We talk to the experts Business • 18 Apr 11
<p>Pensioners to pay for passports</p> Pensioners will no longer exempt from passport charges and all passports issued via passport office counter services - including those for children - will cost an extra €15. Business • 13 Apr 11
<p>Pensioners to pay for passports</p> Pensioners will no longer exempt from passport charges and all passports issued via passport office counter services - including those for children - will cost an extra €15. Business • 13 Apr 11
<p>Buy-to-let tracker mortgage holders challenge PTSB</p> A group of Permanent TSB buy-to-let tracker mortgage customers are to challenge a decision by the lender to terminate the interest-only period of their mortgages. Business • 18 Apr 11
<p>Buy-to-let tracker mortgage holders challenge PTSB</p> A group of Permanent TSB buy-to-let tracker mortgage customers are to challenge a decision by the lender to terminate the interest-only period of their mortgages. Business • 18 Apr 11
<p>How to stop being scammed</p> One in ten have either lost money to a scam or given away personal details to a scam artist, according to new research. Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny how to protect yourself against them Business • 18 Apr 11
<p>How to stop being scammed</p> One in ten have either lost money to a scam or given away personal details to a scam artist, according to new research. Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny how to protect yourself against them Business • 18 Apr 11
<p>When will my mortgage go up?</p> Tracker mortgage customers will see interest rates rise as early as April 13 following the European Central Bank’s decision to increase the base rate by 0.25%. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>When will my mortgage go up?</p> Tracker mortgage customers will see interest rates rise as early as April 13 following the European Central Bank’s decision to increase the base rate by 0.25%. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>Consumer prices still rising</p> Consumer prices continued to rise last month, with the annual rate of inflation climbing to 3%, the highest level since October 2008. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>Consumer prices still rising</p> Consumer prices continued to rise last month, with the annual rate of inflation climbing to 3%, the highest level since October 2008. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>600,000 face mortgage increases</p> Some 600,000 homeowners are facing mortgage increases after the European Central Bank decided to raised its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>600,000 face mortgage increases</p> Some 600,000 homeowners are facing mortgage increases after the European Central Bank decided to raised its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>Have Dublin house prices hit rock bottom?</p> House prices continue to fall in Ireland but the end of the property crash could be in sight in Dublin, where asking prices are now down by up to 56% since the peak in 2006. Business • 05 Apr 11
<p>Have Dublin house prices hit rock bottom?</p> House prices continue to fall in Ireland but the end of the property crash could be in sight in Dublin, where asking prices are now down by up to 56% since the peak in 2006. Business • 05 Apr 11
<p>It takes nine months to sell a house</p> Sellers are having to wait an average of 9 months to shift their home, as buyers hold out for better deals. Business • 04 Apr 11
<p>It takes nine months to sell a house</p> Sellers are having to wait an average of 9 months to shift their home, as buyers hold out for better deals. Business • 04 Apr 11
<p>ESB bills to be cut by up to €190 a year</p> ESB is slashing bills by up to €126 a year after being freed to compete with Bord Ghais and others with price cuts Business • 04 Apr 11
<p>ESB bills to be cut by up to €190 a year</p> ESB is slashing bills by up to €126 a year after being freed to compete with Bord Ghais and others with price cuts Business • 04 Apr 11
<p>Pensions and insurance policies safe at IL& Irish Life and Permanent is expected to face selling its profitable life and pensions operation but this will not affect pension or insurance policy holders Business • 18 Aug 11
<p>Pensions and insurance policies safe at IL& Irish Life and Permanent is expected to face selling its profitable life and pensions operation but this will not affect pension or insurance policy holders Business • 18 Aug 11
<p>Mortage interest relief may not go</p> Mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers is unlikely to be abolished in June as proposed in the Programme for Government. Business • 29 Mar 11
<p>Mortage interest relief may not go</p> Mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers is unlikely to be abolished in June as proposed in the Programme for Government. Business • 29 Mar 11
<p>Tesco challenged over price drops</p> Tesco increased its prices before dropping them for a major consumer promotion it has been claimed. Some products in the "1,000 price cuts" offer are now more expensive than January. Business • 03 Jun 11
<p>Tesco challenged over price drops</p> Tesco increased its prices before dropping them for a major consumer promotion it has been claimed. Some products in the "1,000 price cuts" offer are now more expensive than January. Business • 03 Jun 11
<p>Is it worth me keeping my savings on deposit?</p> Is it worth keeping my money on deposit in Ireland and where are the best savings deals? Business reporter Conor Brophy talks Drivetime listeners through the options Business • 25 Mar 11
<p>Is it worth me keeping my savings on deposit?</p> Is it worth keeping my money on deposit in Ireland and where are the best savings deals? Business reporter Conor Brophy talks Drivetime listeners through the options Business • 25 Mar 11
<p>ECB interest rates set to go up this week</p> Homeowners across Ireland face interest rate rises on April 7 when the European Central Bank is expected to up its rates by 0.25%. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>ECB interest rates set to go up this week</p> Homeowners across Ireland face interest rate rises on April 7 when the European Central Bank is expected to up its rates by 0.25%. Business • 11 Apr 11
<p>Don't come off tracker even if bank offers cash</p Permanent TSB is considering offering inducements of up to €10,000 to customers who will accept a 1% mortgage increase but experts say it's not worth it Business • 23 Mar 11
<p>Don't come off tracker even if bank offers cash</p Permanent TSB is considering offering inducements of up to €10,000 to customers who will accept a 1% mortgage increase but experts say it's not worth it Business • 23 Mar 11
<p>Free digital TV: all the options - dish and aerial</p> It can be hard to find a quick and simple answer to this: What’s the cheapest way to get digital TV? We check out all the options, including the new Irish service, Saorview Business • 04 Apr 11
<p>Free digital TV: all the options - dish and aerial</p> It can be hard to find a quick and simple answer to this: What’s the cheapest way to get digital TV? We check out all the options, including the new Irish service, Saorview Business • 04 Apr 11
<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p> AIB has become the latest financial institution to increase its fixed interest mortgage rates. The increases are applicable immediately and will affect residential and buy-to-let mortgagees Business • 15 Mar 11
<p>Now AIB raises its fixed rates</p> AIB has become the latest financial institution to increase its fixed interest mortgage rates. The increases are applicable immediately and will affect residential and buy-to-let mortgagees Business • 15 Mar 11
<p>Free digital TV service to launch in Ireland</p> A brand new digital TV service, Saorview, which will significantly improve the quality of TV signals throughout Ireland is to launch in June this year. Business • 15 Jun 11
<p>Free digital TV service to launch in Ireland</p> A brand new digital TV service, Saorview, which will significantly improve the quality of TV signals throughout Ireland is to launch in June this year. Business • 15 Jun 11
<p>Inflation highest in two years</p> A rise in the cost of housing, electricity along with hikes in footwear and clothing helped drive inflation to its highest level for two years, official figures show. Business • 10 Mar 11
<p>Inflation highest in two years</p> A rise in the cost of housing, electricity along with hikes in footwear and clothing helped drive inflation to its highest level for two years, official figures show. Business • 10 Mar 11
<p>Consumers suffering as petrol costs rise</p> Petrol prices as high as €1.52 have been reported as turmoil in Libya continues to play havoc with oil prices. Business • 10 Mar 11
<p>Consumers suffering as petrol costs rise</p> Petrol prices as high as €1.52 have been reported as turmoil in Libya continues to play havoc with oil prices. Business • 10 Mar 11
<p>ESB free to set its own prices from April</p> The energy regulator has decided to allow the ESB to set its own electricity prices for residential customers from April 4. Business • 07 Mar 11
<p>ESB free to set its own prices from April</p> The energy regulator has decided to allow the ESB to set its own electricity prices for residential customers from April 4. Business • 07 Mar 11
<p>Women's insurance to rise </p> Women's car insurance is set to increase after a European ruling that gender-based pricing was discriminatory even though, statistically, young men are more dangeous drivers. Business • 07 Mar 11
<p>Women's insurance to rise </p> Women's car insurance is set to increase after a European ruling that gender-based pricing was discriminatory even though, statistically, young men are more dangeous drivers. Business • 07 Mar 11
<p>One in four 'dipping into savings'</p> One in four are dipping into savings to cover every day bills, according to a new survey. And men are saving more than women. Business • 02 Mar 11
<p>One in four 'dipping into savings'</p> One in four are dipping into savings to cover every day bills, according to a new survey. And men are saving more than women. Business • 02 Mar 11
<p>Mortgage arrears on the rise</p> Almost 45,000 householders are now in arrears on their mortgages and the number of homes being repossessed is rising, according to official figures. Business • 09 Mar 11
<p>Mortgage arrears on the rise</p> Almost 45,000 householders are now in arrears on their mortgages and the number of homes being repossessed is rising, according to official figures. Business • 09 Mar 11
