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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Energy credits scrapped despite advice, claims MEP The decision to cancel energy credits happened despite advice from officials that there was a stronger case for them this year, the Dáil has heard. Politics • 03 Dec
Energy credits scrapped despite advice, claims MEP The decision to cancel energy credits happened despite advice from officials that there was a stronger case for them this year, the Dáil has heard. Politics • 03 Dec
Three in four adults have savings or deposit accounts Three in four adults in Ireland have savings or deposit accounts separate to current accounts, according to a new survey. Business • 03 Dec
Three in four adults have savings or deposit accounts Three in four adults in Ireland have savings or deposit accounts separate to current accounts, according to a new survey. Business • 03 Dec
Christmas bonus to be paid to social welfare recipients Social welfare recipients will begin receiving the Christmas Bonus from today. Ireland • 01 Dec
Christmas bonus to be paid to social welfare recipients Social welfare recipients will begin receiving the Christmas Bonus from today. Ireland • 01 Dec
Shoppers urged to be vigilant as Black Friday sales begin The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning that consumers are being targeted by "increasingly sophisticated online scams". Business • 28 Nov
Shoppers urged to be vigilant as Black Friday sales begin The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning that consumers are being targeted by "increasingly sophisticated online scams". Business • 28 Nov
Irish Life Health to increase prices again in January Irish Life Health is to increase the price of its policies by an average of 5% from January 2026. Business • 29 Nov
Irish Life Health to increase prices again in January Irish Life Health is to increase the price of its policies by an average of 5% from January 2026. Business • 29 Nov
BoI to pilot loan to support homeowners trading down A new loan to support homeowners trading down is to be piloted by Bank of Ireland next year. Business • 27 Nov
BoI to pilot loan to support homeowners trading down A new loan to support homeowners trading down is to be piloted by Bank of Ireland next year. Business • 27 Nov
EU agrees on new rules for online fraud protection EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new rules to force banks and other payment service providers to better protect their customers against online fraud, hidden fees and data leaks, the Parliament said today. Business • 27 Nov
EU agrees on new rules for online fraud protection EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new rules to force banks and other payment service providers to better protect their customers against online fraud, hidden fees and data leaks, the Parliament said today. Business • 27 Nov
Government 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow' - Ifac Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State's fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling. Business • 26 Nov
Government 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow' - Ifac Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State's fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling. Business • 26 Nov
Contract changes for phone, broadband approved by Cabinet Consumers will be able to quit mobile phone and broadband contracts for free if their provider plans to increase their bills, under plans approved by Cabinet. Politics • 26 Nov
Contract changes for phone, broadband approved by Cabinet Consumers will be able to quit mobile phone and broadband contracts for free if their provider plans to increase their bills, under plans approved by Cabinet. Politics • 26 Nov
€250k spent on flights in hour after World Cup draw - AIB AIB customers spent €250,000 on flights between 1pm and 2pm on November 20 after the FIFA draw as Ireland football fans rushed to book flights for the World Cup playoff match against Czechia, new figures from the bank show. Business • 27 Nov
€250k spent on flights in hour after World Cup draw - AIB AIB customers spent €250,000 on flights between 1pm and 2pm on November 20 after the FIFA draw as Ireland football fans rushed to book flights for the World Cup playoff match against Czechia, new figures from the bank show. Business • 27 Nov
'Access to cash' law to come into force this week A new law that requires financial institutions to ensure that an ATM is located within 10km of the vast majority of homes and businesses is set to come into force this week. Ireland • 24 Nov
'Access to cash' law to come into force this week A new law that requires financial institutions to ensure that an ATM is located within 10km of the vast majority of homes and businesses is set to come into force this week. Ireland • 24 Nov
Shoppers will spend at least €283 in Black Friday sales Almost three-quarters of Irish consumers are planning to spend the same or less over the upcoming Black Friday weekend compared to last year, according to a new survey. Business • 24 Nov
Shoppers will spend at least €283 in Black Friday sales Almost three-quarters of Irish consumers are planning to spend the same or less over the upcoming Black Friday weekend compared to last year, according to a new survey. Business • 24 Nov
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems Cash • 29 Nov
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems Cash • 29 Nov
Sole borrowers make up 31% of FTB mortgages - BPFI report Sole borrowers accounted for almost a third of first-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in the year to the end of June Business • 21 Nov
Sole borrowers make up 31% of FTB mortgages - BPFI report Sole borrowers accounted for almost a third of first-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in the year to the end of June Business • 21 Nov
Revenue warns of buying goods online from outside EU Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday - two of the busiest periods of the year for online shopping - Revenue today reminded consumers to check whether the advertised price of goods includes all tax and duty costs before making a purchase. Business • 21 Nov
Revenue warns of buying goods online from outside EU Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday - two of the busiest periods of the year for online shopping - Revenue today reminded consumers to check whether the advertised price of goods includes all tax and duty costs before making a purchase. Business • 21 Nov
Commission eyes measures to boost supplementary pensions The European Commission will propose measures to boost supplementary pensions amid concerns that a shrinking workforce and ageing populations will mean that national pensions will become stretched over time. Business • 20 Nov
Commission eyes measures to boost supplementary pensions The European Commission will propose measures to boost supplementary pensions amid concerns that a shrinking workforce and ageing populations will mean that national pensions will become stretched over time. Business • 20 Nov
Some employers trying to avoid pension auto-enrolment The Department of Social Protection has warned that some employers are trying to avoid the new pension auto-enrolment system by forcing employees to join less favourable pension schemes. Business • 20 Nov
Some employers trying to avoid pension auto-enrolment The Department of Social Protection has warned that some employers are trying to avoid the new pension auto-enrolment system by forcing employees to join less favourable pension schemes. Business • 20 Nov
