Ulster Bank to start freezing accounts this weekBank says frozen accounts will be closed 30 days later but that it will exempt ‘high reliance’ accounts and honour Christmas lullTue Nov 08 2022 - 12:38
Will bank allow us to break our fixed-rate mortgage to lock in for longer?Q&A: With fixed rates artificially frozen for the time being, it is certainly worth crunching the numbers to see if it makes sense for youTue Nov 08 2022 - 05:50
Warning for Ireland as EU falls behind on pharma R&DIreland has delivered on creating pharma clusters but needs to focus more on innovation and next generation medicines, says IphaMon Nov 07 2022 - 06:00
My mother refuses to make a will. What happens when she dies?Q&A: There could be unintentional consequences from the decision not to write a will and it seems daft to leave such things to fateSun Nov 06 2022 - 16:00
AstraZeneca turns its attention to Dublin post-Covid New ‘smart factory’ will allow British pharmaceutical giant to develop and commercialise multiple drugs at one siteFri Nov 04 2022 - 12:30
Wind powers close to half of Irish electricity in October, figures showStrong contribution means wind energy has now supplied a third of all electricity this yearThu Nov 03 2022 - 16:08
Makhlouf warns banks; turbo-charged tax receipts; and Tayto refreshes Intersnack Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Nov 03 2022 - 06:47
Tax advisers want answers on rent credit confusionGovernment urged to clarify position of postgraduate students and also those paying rent in more than one accommodationThu Nov 03 2022 - 05:00
Tony Holohan joins cell therapy start-up aCGTIrish group hopes to speed up access to cutting-edge treatment for patients worldwide through use of high-tech on-site podsWed Nov 02 2022 - 05:00
As someone over 70, will I get fuel allowance even though I am not on a State pension?Q&A: Significant increase in income thresholds means the number of households receiving the payment will rise sharply but not everyone will benefitTue Nov 01 2022 - 05:55
Timetable for auto enrolment pension plan may prove too challenging for State Pensions expert says State's plan to begin auto enrolment by start of 2024 may prove too ambitiousMon Oct 31 2022 - 05:40
My uncle didn’t replace my deceased mother with me on his will. Am I entitled to inheritance?Q&A: It sounds like this uncle wants everyone to benefit but that’s not what the will actually saysSun Oct 30 2022 - 12:00
Energy prices to rise further; housing in decline; and banks need to do betterBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Oct 27 2022 - 07:19
Leinster Rugby signs 25-year deal with RDSNew contract comes ahead of stadium redevelopment plans and mark final major decisions for long-time CEO Mick DawsonTue Oct 25 2022 - 12:18
What is the easiest way to sell shares in certificated paper form?Q&A: There is no longer any easy (or cheap) way to sell shares that you hold in the form of a paper share certificateTue Oct 25 2022 - 05:55
Pfizer €1bn expansion at Grange Castle would bring hundreds of high-level jobs Capability to work with mRNA technology puts Dublin site in line for major additional investmentTue Oct 25 2022 - 05:50
Can my daughter walk out on fixed mortgage rate as lender is leaving the market? Q&A: The normal rules penalising people for exiting early from fixed rates may not apply in the current exceptional environmentMon Oct 24 2022 - 12:50
Electric Ireland powers on; workplace surveillance; and Pilita on sloppy rebranding Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Oct 24 2022 - 06:26
Ireland’s homebuyers: Who exactly are they, and how have they changed?CSO study examines changes in profile of homebuyers across the State over the past decadeWed Oct 19 2022 - 13:39
Grifols opens new medical protein purification plant in DublinInvestment marks upgrade for Irish operation and will see creation of over 200 new jobsWed Oct 19 2022 - 09:24
What will loosening of mortgage rules mean for homebuyers?Central Bank plans to ease loan to income rules amid rising interest rates and a slowing economyWed Oct 19 2022 - 08:24
Irish medtech Akkure looks to chart genetic make-up of patients Irish medtech Akkure hopes charting genetic make-up of patients will help treat the likes of MS, cancer and motor neuron diseaseWed Oct 19 2022 - 05:15
Will informal inheritance arrangement come back to bite me?Q&A: Probate is obligatory for anything other than tiny estates and failing to follow the rules can create trouble later onTue Oct 18 2022 - 05:00
How do I go about paying off my mortgage in full, and how do I get the deeds?Q&A: Be very careful to protect any deeds to the property that are returned to you by your mortgage lender when the loan is paid offMon Oct 17 2022 - 12:51
Ireland’s great PLC buyback; AIB signs up to go green; and desk-bombing, the latest office no-noBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Oct 17 2022 - 06:17
Seniors lender Spry Finance targets 150% jump in lending Lifetime loans group anticipates strong demand from group ‘poorly-served by the traditional banking sector’Mon Oct 17 2022 - 05:15
Donohoe upbeat on recession; Ulster fights tracker mortgage rulings; and 400 drug jobs goBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Oct 14 2022 - 06:57
Ireland’s State pension system drops in global ranking over sustainability concerns Mercer’s annual report highlights worries about integrity and adequacy of Irish pensionsTue Oct 11 2022 - 12:52
Social Protection gets its pension figures in a muddleQ&A: Despite what the department initially said, the budget brought an increase for pensioners in respect of qualified adultsTue Oct 11 2022 - 05:45
Tax-free gifts can help younger family members Q&A: Small gift exemption is a very useful way of passing money down generations with no worriesTue Oct 11 2022 - 05:00
Workplace pension auto-enrolment draft legislation goes to Oireachtas committeeNew pension rules, affecting around 750,000 workers initially, on course for 2024 introduction, Minister saysMon Oct 10 2022 - 10:28
Getting a mortgage is even more complex for those returning from abroad Q&A: Few lenders consider expat mortgages and if you apply on landing, you’ll be stuck in limbo on a probation period to prove your incomeSun Oct 09 2022 - 14:10
Construction sector warns rising costs will hit housing supply next yearBuilding firms expect further increases in costs of material, labour and energy, says Construction Industry Federation reportWed Oct 05 2022 - 10:32
How can I find out at this stage if I have been ripped off on my tracker rate?Q&A: There’s a defined complaints procedure for any issue arising with your bank which you should pursue without delaySun Oct 02 2022 - 13:46
Budget blues for lower income families, record bank fine; and Truss finally talksBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Sept 30 2022 - 06:28
Lower-income households will be worse off unless budget one-off payments are repeated, ESRI warnsPermanent changes to tax and welfare measures, including increase in standard income tax band, benefit those on higher incomesFri Sept 30 2022 - 01:00
Budget 2023: Tax credit for renters biggest issue among readersQ&A draws record interest, with third-level fees, energy bills and childcare queries also featuring prominentlyWed Sept 28 2022 - 17:52
Budget 2023 Q&A: Your tax, property, energy, cost-of-living and social welfare questions answered Ask the experts: Dominic Coyle of The Irish Times and Máiread Harbron from PwC answered readers’ questions in our post-budget live blog which has now closedWed Sept 28 2022 - 14:17
Large users will pay 10% more for peak-time electricity useRegulator acts to curb demand between 5pm and 7pm but stops short of imposing €100m in tariffs on big business usersWed Sept 28 2022 - 14:12
Standard rate income tax threshold rises €3,200 to €40,000Budget 2023: the 2% USC band extended to ensure minimum wage earners are not adversely impactedTue Sept 27 2022 - 14:34
What happens to carer living in the family home when a Fair Deal patient dies?Q&A: Loan repayment can be deferred but that provision cannot be used to override the intention of your parent’s willTue Sept 27 2022 - 05:55
Looking for better value on mortgage loan as higher monthly payments loomQ&A: Either you have a damaged credit rating and are with a sub-prime lender or you have lost out badly on better valueSun Sept 25 2022 - 18:07
Will a lump sum tracker mortgage payment save me more than locking in a fixed rate now?Q&A: Rising cost of living and interest rates mean people should carefully examine their options for saving moneyTue Sept 20 2022 - 05:55
Transferring a property into a child’s name can throw up unpleasant surprisesQ&A: Your mother is looking to help you out, but may have unwittingly landed herself with a tax chargeSun Sept 18 2022 - 14:34
Home rebuilding costs jump 21% in past year, surveyors claimFigures suggest most homes underinsured and may stoke controversy over price of reinstating homes damaged in mica scandalFri Sept 16 2022 - 02:00
Irish mortgage interest rates fall in July even as ECB raises ratesIrish home loan rates are at their most competitive within the euro zone for over two years but tide may turnWed Sept 14 2022 - 17:49
Panda Power is leaving, what happens to its customers?Your power supply is guaranteed but you could find yourself paying a much higher charge so it pays to look around nowWed Sept 14 2022 - 08:03
EU outlines energy plan; Panda calls a halt; and new tax defaulters’ listBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Sept 14 2022 - 06:20
Can I avoid selling my mother’s house when nursing home loan falls due?Q&A: Revenue does not care which legitimate resources are used to pay the bill, but it must be paidTue Sept 13 2022 - 06:00
Pharma sector promises ‘fitter and faster’ way to get drugs to marketIncoming Ipha president says industry expects to bring 30 new medicines to market in Ireland next year but warns on patent protectionTue Sept 13 2022 - 05:45
