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Many rush to take out policy with their lender, unaware they are free to seek better-value cover elsewhere

Revolut took off in Ireland because it understood that money is a deeply social medium and it infiltrated those moments in our lives – the Friday night round, a gift for the teacher

A previous instant payments project was abandoned by Irish banks two years ago

Payback periods can be long but you have the immediate benefit of lower bills and a warm home that has increased in value

Minister for Finance took three-week period to consult with other members of Government on the ending of ‘crisis-era’ relationship with AIB

Deal involves an initial €5m being paid for 95% of Dublin-based Artificial Intelligence Finance

Loans were originally financed by UK investment firm M&G

Kerry’s decline continues following publication of half-year results earlier this week

Fall in net interest income and rising costs hit bottom line despite growth in loans and deposits

Total generated from selling shares amounts to €181m

UK lender continuing its exit from the Republic

The pay rises, which will be backdated to the start of the year, while entry-level salary will jump by just over €2,000

Gloria Ortiz expects Irish profits to more than double by 2029

Taoiseach walks at head of huge parade that made its noisy way from O’Connell Street to Merrion Square

The Minister for Finance has lifted pay caps at AIB and PTSB, but a 89pc supertax on bonuses remains

Department of Finance says State ‘made’ €600m on bailout repayments but interest, inflation and opportunity cost make that far from true

PTSB was the standout performer on the day at home as it climbed 4%, while the Euronext Dublin index was little changed

Minister has kept 89% supertax on bonuses over €20,000 for bank executives in place even as he removes cap on salaries

Iseq index advances 0.5%, dragged higher by Ryanair and the main Irish banks

Irish bank was rescued by State with a €20.8bn bailout post the 2008 crash

Government stake in lender down to about 2%

About 30% of buyers are doing it solo. Here’s how to do it

Ireland’s traditional banks are working to catch-up on fintechs by offering flexible new account options

PTSB research also reveals cautious optimism on business growth

Stakes diluted in crisis-era bailouts

Quicker decisions and competitive rates for those not in market for green loans among the features now available

Removing restrictions is not about absolving them for their behaviour

Price in excess of €300m estimated in order to secure deal with PTSB still keen

The Irish Times reported last month PTSB made an unsolicited overture to buy Finance Ireland

Taxpayers have recovered €19.2 billion from AIB and continue to own 3.3% of bank

Bank says it has priced its loans more competitively in the past year

Lender would be expected to pay more than €300m to get Pimco, M&G and management to bite

Núa Money co-founder Fergal O’Leary says there is an opportunity for more players to come into the Irish mortgage market and take market share from the banks

Mobile users encountering error messages while trying to access accounts

Features of market include struggles to save for a deposit, and low awareness among existing homeowners of potential savings

Failure to address what happens to the home you shared can leave both parties in limbo when it comes to moving on with their lives

Important to consider the cost of your debt compared to the benefit of saving in terms of interest rates

Finance Ireland is 51% owned by US investment management giant Pimco

Firm follows AIB and Bank of Ireland with reduction

Few developers cater to the market for single people and banks often require higher deposits