PTSB to cut variable interest rates for retrofit loans PTSB has announced it is reducing its variable interest rates for loans to homeowners under the State-backed retrofitting Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. Business • 15 Jan
PTSB to cut variable interest rates for retrofit loans PTSB has announced it is reducing its variable interest rates for loans to homeowners under the State-backed retrofitting Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. Business • 15 Jan
Irish mortgage rates at lowest level since February 2023 New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages here eased to 3.53% at the end of November, down three basis points from the previous month and the lowest level since February 2023. Business • 14 Jan
Irish mortgage rates at lowest level since February 2023 New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages here eased to 3.53% at the end of November, down three basis points from the previous month and the lowest level since February 2023. Business • 14 Jan
Do you know what financial terms mean without asking ChatGPT? Understanding these terms and what financial literacy is all about helps you to manage your money so your money doesn't manage you Your Money • 15 Jan
Do you know what financial terms mean without asking ChatGPT? Understanding these terms and what financial literacy is all about helps you to manage your money so your money doesn't manage you Your Money • 15 Jan
National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. Business • 12 Jan
National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. Business • 12 Jan
What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers? Irish consumers have faced soaring food costs in recent years, with prices for dairy and beef surging at some of the fastest rates across Europe. Could Mercosur be good for Irish shoppers in the long-term? Business • 09 Jan
What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers? Irish consumers have faced soaring food costs in recent years, with prices for dairy and beef surging at some of the fastest rates across Europe. Could Mercosur be good for Irish shoppers in the long-term? Business • 09 Jan
SuperValu cuts prices on over 500 'Everyday Essentials' SuperValu has announced price cuts on over 500 everyday essential product, saying the move will reinforce its commitment to helping customers nationwide manage the cost of living. Business • 08 Jan
SuperValu cuts prices on over 500 'Everyday Essentials' SuperValu has announced price cuts on over 500 everyday essential product, saying the move will reinforce its commitment to helping customers nationwide manage the cost of living. Business • 08 Jan
Smokers could halve insurance costs by quitting Smokers are being told that quitting could lead to substantial savings on life insurance. According to Royal London Ireland, smokers could cut the cost of their life insurance premiums by as much as 50% if they successfully quit the habit for 12 months or more. Business • 06 Jan
Smokers could halve insurance costs by quitting Smokers are being told that quitting could lead to substantial savings on life insurance. According to Royal London Ireland, smokers could cut the cost of their life insurance premiums by as much as 50% if they successfully quit the habit for 12 months or more. Business • 06 Jan
Will Ireland see a supermarket price war in 2026? The current wave of food price cuts should be viewed as a marketing move rather than the start of widespread reductions by all supermarkets Supermarkets • 13 Jan
Will Ireland see a supermarket price war in 2026? The current wave of food price cuts should be viewed as a marketing move rather than the start of widespread reductions by all supermarkets Supermarkets • 13 Jan
'Steady' stream of shoppers for post-Christmas sales Retailers in Dublin city centre have said there has been a "steady" stream of shoppers for the post-Christmas sales. Business • 26 Dec 25
'Steady' stream of shoppers for post-Christmas sales Retailers in Dublin city centre have said there has been a "steady" stream of shoppers for the post-Christmas sales. Business • 26 Dec 25
ICS hikes mortgage rates for owner-occupiers ICS Mortgages is to increase its fixed rate owner-occupier mortgages - effective from January 9, 2026. Business • 07 Jan
ICS hikes mortgage rates for owner-occupiers ICS Mortgages is to increase its fixed rate owner-occupier mortgages - effective from January 9, 2026. Business • 07 Jan
AIB rolls out new Cash and Cheque Lodgement machines As part of a €40m strategic investment by AIB in 127 of its 170 branches across the country, the bank is rolling out 60 new Cash and Cheque Lodgement (CCL) machines. Business • 23 Dec 25
AIB rolls out new Cash and Cheque Lodgement machines As part of a €40m strategic investment by AIB in 127 of its 170 branches across the country, the bank is rolling out 60 new Cash and Cheque Lodgement (CCL) machines. Business • 23 Dec 25
'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer? Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant of increasingly sophisticated scams circulating this Christmas. Ireland • 22 Dec 25
'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer? Bank customers are being warned to be vigilant of increasingly sophisticated scams circulating this Christmas. Ireland • 22 Dec 25
Mortgage provider Avant Money reduces rates Mortgage lender Avant Money has announced a series of measures relating to its mortgage offering. Fixed mortgage rates have been reduced by up to 0.35%, the company said. Business • 07 Jan
Mortgage provider Avant Money reduces rates Mortgage lender Avant Money has announced a series of measures relating to its mortgage offering. Fixed mortgage rates have been reduced by up to 0.35%, the company said. Business • 07 Jan
Monzo gets full banking licence from Central Bank Digital bank Monzo said today it has secured a full banking licence from the Central Bank here and the European Central Bank, marking its first major step into Europe. Business • 17 Dec 25
Monzo gets full banking licence from Central Bank Digital bank Monzo said today it has secured a full banking licence from the Central Bank here and the European Central Bank, marking its first major step into Europe. Business • 17 Dec 25
Dynamic pricing: Could it ever come to the supermarket aisle? Dynamic pricing has already reshaped how we book airline tickets and hotel rooms. Now, as digital price tags appear on supermarket shelves, some experts are asking whether grocery prices could ever follow suit Prime Time • 07 Jan
Dynamic pricing: Could it ever come to the supermarket aisle? Dynamic pricing has already reshaped how we book airline tickets and hotel rooms. Now, as digital price tags appear on supermarket shelves, some experts are asking whether grocery prices could ever follow suit Prime Time • 07 Jan
How to take control of your taxes in 2026 The first place to go if you're claiming tax credits, filing a return or simply checking your tax position is Revenue's own website Your Money • 06 Jan
How to take control of your taxes in 2026 The first place to go if you're claiming tax credits, filing a return or simply checking your tax position is Revenue's own website Your Money • 06 Jan
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
Airlines' lowest advertised cabin bag prices 'rare' Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases. Business • 11 Dec 25
Airlines' lowest advertised cabin bag prices 'rare' Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases. Business • 11 Dec 25
Can willpower help you resist Christmas overspending? Research shows that planning and setting intentions prevents impulsive responses, even at this time of year Christmas • 10 Dec 25
Can willpower help you resist Christmas overspending? Research shows that planning and setting intentions prevents impulsive responses, even at this time of year Christmas • 10 Dec 25
CRU encourages consumers to switch energy suppliers The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to switch energy supplier. Business • 11 Dec 25
CRU encourages consumers to switch energy suppliers The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to switch energy supplier. Business • 11 Dec 25
Irish mortgage rates at lowest level since March 2023 New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages here eased to 3.56% at the end of October, down three basis points from the previous month and the lowest level since March 2023. Business • 10 Dec 25
Irish mortgage rates at lowest level since March 2023 New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages here eased to 3.56% at the end of October, down three basis points from the previous month and the lowest level since March 2023. Business • 10 Dec 25
Household saving rate hits 14.8% in third quarter - CSO Households saved 14.8%, or €1 in €7, of their disposable income in the third quarter of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 11 Dec 25
Household saving rate hits 14.8% in third quarter - CSO Households saved 14.8%, or €1 in €7, of their disposable income in the third quarter of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 11 Dec 25
One in seven homes sell for at least 20% over ask price One in seven of all housing transactions are settled for at least 20% over the original asking price, with two in five settled at 10% or more above the asking price, according to a report. Ireland • 08 Dec 25
One in seven homes sell for at least 20% over ask price One in seven of all housing transactions are settled for at least 20% over the original asking price, with two in five settled at 10% or more above the asking price, according to a report. Ireland • 08 Dec 25
How inflation is measured in Ireland The Consumer Price Index is the official measure of inflation - here's what the CPI does and doesn't measure, how it's calculated and what it means Inflation • 05 Dec 25
How inflation is measured in Ireland The Consumer Price Index is the official measure of inflation - here's what the CPI does and doesn't measure, how it's calculated and what it means Inflation • 05 Dec 25
Irish household wealth doubled over last decade - report Irish household wealth has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from stockbrokers Davy. Business • 03 Dec 25
Irish household wealth doubled over last decade - report Irish household wealth has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from stockbrokers Davy. Business • 03 Dec 25
