Students urged to be wary amid accommodation fraud rise Gardaí have issued a warning about student accommodation fraud ahead of an expected increase in scams as first-year students seek housing and other students return to college. Ireland • 25 Aug
Students urged to be wary amid accommodation fraud rise Gardaí have issued a warning about student accommodation fraud ahead of an expected increase in scams as first-year students seek housing and other students return to college. Ireland • 25 Aug
Rents 6.9% higher than this time last year - report Average advertised rents rose by 1.6% in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest rental report by Daft.ie - the 18th consecutive quarter of rising rents. Business • 25 Aug
Rents 6.9% higher than this time last year - report Average advertised rents rose by 1.6% in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest rental report by Daft.ie - the 18th consecutive quarter of rising rents. Business • 25 Aug
Irish Life Health latest insurer to announce price hikes Irish Life Health, which has around 500,000 customers, has announced a 3% average rise in the cost of its plans for adult health insurance policies from October. Business • 21 Aug
Irish Life Health latest insurer to announce price hikes Irish Life Health, which has around 500,000 customers, has announced a 3% average rise in the cost of its plans for adult health insurance policies from October. Business • 21 Aug
Oasis gigs boost Dublin economy - Revolut Online bank Revolut said last weekend's Oasis gigs boosted the Dublin economy with its customers' card spend up 9% compared to the previous weekend, while transactions were up by 8%. Business • 20 Aug
Oasis gigs boost Dublin economy - Revolut Online bank Revolut said last weekend's Oasis gigs boosted the Dublin economy with its customers' card spend up 9% compared to the previous weekend, while transactions were up by 8%. Business • 20 Aug
Why are Irish homes paying the most for electricity in Europe? Electricity prices are higher here because of two elements that make up about 70% of our electricity bill Electricity • 20 Aug
Why are Irish homes paying the most for electricity in Europe? Electricity prices are higher here because of two elements that make up about 70% of our electricity bill Electricity • 20 Aug
Used cars top list of consumer issues reported to CCPC Faulty goods, poor online shopping experiences and botched home improvements top the list of issues consumers have contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) about so far this year Business • 19 Aug
Used cars top list of consumer issues reported to CCPC Faulty goods, poor online shopping experiences and botched home improvements top the list of issues consumers have contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) about so far this year Business • 19 Aug
Car loan values jump 25% to highest level on record in Q1 New figures out today show that car loan volumes and values reached their highest levels on record in the first quarter of this year. Business • 15 Aug
Car loan values jump 25% to highest level on record in Q1 New figures out today show that car loan volumes and values reached their highest levels on record in the first quarter of this year. Business • 15 Aug
Changes to Credit Union rules to allow for more lending The Central Bank has today announced significant, targeted changes to the regulatory lending framework for credit unions, which will allow the sector increased scope to provide house and business lending to their members. Business • 14 Aug
Changes to Credit Union rules to allow for more lending The Central Bank has today announced significant, targeted changes to the regulatory lending framework for credit unions, which will allow the sector increased scope to provide house and business lending to their members. Business • 14 Aug
All-Ireland finals boost spending in July - AIB The All-Ireland Senior Championship football and hurling finals boosted spending in July, the latest AIB Spend Trend report shows. Business • 13 Aug
All-Ireland finals boost spending in July - AIB The All-Ireland Senior Championship football and hurling finals boosted spending in July, the latest AIB Spend Trend report shows. Business • 13 Aug
Mortgage interest rates fall slightly in June The average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland fell slightly in June, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 13 Aug
Mortgage interest rates fall slightly in June The average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland fell slightly in June, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 13 Aug
Lenders banking on customer apathy on mortgage rates The latest doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index suggests that thousands of mortgage holders on variable rates could be paying over 2.25 percentage points more than necessary. Business • 11 Aug
Lenders banking on customer apathy on mortgage rates The latest doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index suggests that thousands of mortgage holders on variable rates could be paying over 2.25 percentage points more than necessary. Business • 11 Aug
Revenue writes to 68,000 pensioners over incorrect tax The Revenue Commissioners has written to almost 70,000 pensioners over issues relating to incorrect tax payments. Business • 06 Aug
Revenue writes to 68,000 pensioners over incorrect tax The Revenue Commissioners has written to almost 70,000 pensioners over issues relating to incorrect tax payments. Business • 06 Aug
Cash stuffing: The old-school budget trend returns Swipe, tap, spend - repeat. In a world where money disappears with a click, a surprisingly old-school budgeting trend is making a major comeback - cash stuffing. Business • 04 Aug
Cash stuffing: The old-school budget trend returns Swipe, tap, spend - repeat. In a world where money disappears with a click, a surprisingly old-school budgeting trend is making a major comeback - cash stuffing. Business • 04 Aug
Petrol prices dip in July, while diesel prices flat AA Ireland's latest monthly fuel price survey shows a slight softening in petrol costs in July, while diesel prices held steady for the month. Business • 30 Jul
Petrol prices dip in July, while diesel prices flat AA Ireland's latest monthly fuel price survey shows a slight softening in petrol costs in July, while diesel prices held steady for the month. Business • 30 Jul
Household saving rate reaches 13.4% in first quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted household saving rate stood at 13.4% in the first quarter of 2025. Business • 31 Jul
Household saving rate reaches 13.4% in first quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted household saving rate stood at 13.4% in the first quarter of 2025. Business • 31 Jul
Call for pensions to be able to tap into private markets Changing pensions rules to allow investments in private markets would benefit consumers and the country, according to the CEO of one of Ireland's leading investment firms. Business • 30 Jul
Call for pensions to be able to tap into private markets Changing pensions rules to allow investments in private markets would benefit consumers and the country, according to the CEO of one of Ireland's leading investment firms. Business • 30 Jul
Could more time off when young compensate for later retirement? None of us knows how long we will live or how healthy we will be in the future so it makes sense not to leave our free time until it may be too late Work and careers • 30 Jul
Could more time off when young compensate for later retirement? None of us knows how long we will live or how healthy we will be in the future so it makes sense not to leave our free time until it may be too late Work and careers • 30 Jul
Flogas to hike variable electricity charges from August Energy provider Flogas is to increase its variable electricity charges by around 7%, with effect from 25 August. Business • 25 Jul
Flogas to hike variable electricity charges from August Energy provider Flogas is to increase its variable electricity charges by around 7%, with effect from 25 August. Business • 25 Jul
ICS Mortgages to cut variable rate mortgages by 0.2% ICS Mortgages is to cut all of its owner occupier variable rate mortgages by 0.2%. Business • 25 Jul
ICS Mortgages to cut variable rate mortgages by 0.2% ICS Mortgages is to cut all of its owner occupier variable rate mortgages by 0.2%. Business • 25 Jul
PTSB launches new in-app voluntary gambling block PTSB has launched a digital voluntary block for customers who wish to stop card transactions involving gambling. Business • 25 Jul
PTSB launches new in-app voluntary gambling block PTSB has launched a digital voluntary block for customers who wish to stop card transactions involving gambling. Business • 25 Jul
New pension comparison tool launched to track funds A new online comparison platform has been launched which tracks the performance of hundreds of pension funds. Business • 24 Jul
New pension comparison tool launched to track funds A new online comparison platform has been launched which tracks the performance of hundreds of pension funds. Business • 24 Jul
EBS and Haven cut some mortgage rates, extend cash backs AIB units EBS and Haven are cutting the interest rates on non-green mortgages by up to 0.50% for new and existing customers from tomorrow. Business • 23 Jul
EBS and Haven cut some mortgage rates, extend cash backs AIB units EBS and Haven are cutting the interest rates on non-green mortgages by up to 0.50% for new and existing customers from tomorrow. Business • 23 Jul
The pros and cons of the local property tax With many house owners facing higher property tax bills, a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the tax introduced in 2013 Local Property Tax • 28 Jul
The pros and cons of the local property tax With many house owners facing higher property tax bills, a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the tax introduced in 2013 Local Property Tax • 28 Jul
1-in-4 firms to take action for pension auto-enrolment One-in-four businesses in Ireland have yet to take any action to prepare for the introduction of pension auto-enrolment ahead of its launch on 1 January 2026, according to a new survey. Business • 22 Jul
1-in-4 firms to take action for pension auto-enrolment One-in-four businesses in Ireland have yet to take any action to prepare for the introduction of pension auto-enrolment ahead of its launch on 1 January 2026, according to a new survey. Business • 22 Jul
