Q&A: What will happen to my mortgage since Ulster Bank left the Irish market?Ulster Bank has yet to decide what to do with offset mortgage customers after most mortgage loans were sold to AIB, Permanent TSB and Pepper FinanceTue Aug 29 2023 - 05:00
Big Four retention issues; housing crisis needs ‘unprecedented measures’ and defending Irish banksBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Aug 28 2023 - 06:25
Insure your loved ones against inheritance tax bill - at a priceQ&A: Section 72 insurance policies have their uses if you can foot the cost, but they’re not appropriate for everyoneSun Aug 27 2023 - 11:00
What can you do if you have money sitting in an Irish bank earning little or nothing?On The Money: Irish banks are making a fortune from your savings but you do have options if you’re looking for a better returnFri Aug 25 2023 - 13:15
Mortgage woes; energy bill gloom; and tech rescues the national archive Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Aug 24 2023 - 06:40
Pressure on energy suppliers; Intel tests Fab 24; and Brianna’s tips for college studentsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Aug 23 2023 - 06:34
Tax means our daughter will not be able to keep the family home she inheritsQ&A: Politicians are juggling pressure to increase tax free thresholds on inheritance with other demands for the same money to be used for those less well offTue Aug 22 2023 - 05:10
Irish drug developer signs licensing deal for autoimmune therapiesInflection Biosciences chief Darren Cunningham will be head of Swiss-based Mysthera TherapeuticsMon Aug 21 2023 - 18:45
Is the time right to abandon my rising tracker mortgage?Q&A: Home loans are generally our biggest financial commitment so it always makes sense to look at the optionsSun Aug 20 2023 - 13:45
House prices are down; bank’s ‘free cash’ letdown; and court frees man from €646,000 judgmentBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Aug 17 2023 - 06:48
How can I check if apartments are being used for illegal short-term lets?Q&A: Local authorities say they are clamping down; holiday site listings suggest they may not be having as much success as they thoughtTue Aug 15 2023 - 05:00
Good fortune comes at a price when you’re disabledQ&A: Insurance payout over medical error does come into the equation when assessing amount of disability allowance to be paidSun Aug 13 2023 - 11:00
Back to school should not mean breaking the bankOn The Money: Parents can face huge financial pressure ahead of the new school term but there are ways to defray the costFri Aug 11 2023 - 12:40
SMEs face surge in audit costs as auditor numbers slideAccountancy group CPA Ireland calls for adoption of lighter-touch regulation for smaller companies to ease pressure on auditFri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00
Rents stabilise in Dublin; mortgage rates breach 4%; and shared office giant on the brinkBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Aug 10 2023 - 06:43
Ticketmaster’s GAA deals; Mallusk’s stadium specialist; and minimum wage jobsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Aug 08 2023 - 06:42
Inheriting shares: how do I sort out the value for tax purposes? Q&A: Valuation dates determine the taxable value of an inheritance but the fact they are not the same in all circumstances causes confusionTue Aug 08 2023 - 05:05
Slump in demand for Covid medications behind fall in Irish pharma exportsPfizer’s second-quarter results confirm sharp fall in demand for vaccines and other Covid medicines produced in IrelandMon Aug 07 2023 - 06:00
How can I change the executors in my will?Q&A: Executors have a potentially heavy workload and it is not something that everyone will be comfortable taking onSun Aug 06 2023 - 10:15
Axa buys Laya Healthcare, budget tax boost; an interminable planning row; and Permanent TSB’s good fortuneBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Aug 03 2023 - 06:44
Electricity consumers will miss out on PSO levy refund next yearRegulator says future price rises mean it makes more sense to set levy at zero and offset part of expected rise in bills in 2024/25Tue Aug 01 2023 - 19:10
Nursing homes call for €191m to avert more closures Private sector homes say State funding has sharply lagged rising costs and also warns about impact of national minimum wage riseTue Aug 01 2023 - 18:13
Accenture cuts 890 more Irish jobs just weeks after 400 redundant staff leaveJob losses mean Irish workforce among hardest hit in global redundancy programme but group says its ‘firmly committed’ to operationMon Jul 31 2023 - 19:58
Whatever happened my shares in Tony O’Reilly’s Arcon?Q&A: Investing in the listed Irish exploration sector has rarely been dull even if it has struggled to deliver real returnsSun Jul 30 2023 - 14:57
Airbnb under fire: Housing crisis means the rules for hosts are getting tighter On The Money: Short-term letting provides a great opportunity for holidaymakers and landlords but it is a mixed blessing for GovernmentFri Jul 28 2023 - 11:40
Retired mum wants to protect children’s inheritance as she enters new relationship Q&A: Blended families increase the potential complications around inheritance but home transfer is irrevocable so it is important to examine all optionsSun Jul 23 2023 - 06:00
Bringing money into Ireland from abroad to buy a homeQ&A: How much you will need to fund your home purchase depends on whether you qualify for first-time buyer statusTue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00
Can I let rooms out to tourists this summer and still qualify for rent-a-room relief?Q&A: The rules on both arrangements are different and, in the case of short-term letting, depend on whether you let out rooms or the whole propertySun Jul 16 2023 - 06:00
Benefit in kind: Be careful those office perks don’t come back to bite you in tax On The Money: Benefit in kind rules can take some of the glow from workplace benefits - especially the new rules on company carsFri Jul 14 2023 - 13:58
Finance for the future; billionaire’s debt issues; and cutting off access to Premier LeagueBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jul 12 2023 - 06:55
Job cuts at Microsoft; Pat Kenny’s planning setback; and the perils of gold feverBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Jul 11 2023 - 06:43
Fair Deal: Can Revenue sell my mother’s house when I’m in it to repay nursing home loan?Q&A: Any loan agreed under Fair Deal scheme that subsidises nursing home care costs has to be repaid but there are options open to youTue Jul 11 2023 - 05:00
EY’s €10m Anglo Irish bill; house price rebound; and the dreaded missent email Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jul 10 2023 - 06:34
Number of medicines hit by supply issues jumps 45% so far this yearCholesterol, blood pressure products and aspirin are among those featuring in the latest update that says 307 products are now unavailableMon Jul 10 2023 - 05:00
Medical costs, private health insurance and tax reliefQ&A: There are several ways of saving money against your private health insurance and medical costs, and it is well worth taking time to pursue themSun Jul 09 2023 - 11:28
Redesdale invests in plant-based Fiid food group following completion of rescue schemeShort-term focus will be on breaking into UK market with range of healthy and convenient microwave mealsThu Jul 06 2023 - 05:00
Booming tax and budget plans, Meta challenges Twitter; and measuring success in more than GDPBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jul 05 2023 - 06:41
Buying my sister’s apartment: what tax issues will I face?Q&A: Transfer of vacant apartment is likely to be a lot more complex and costly than you are hoping forTue Jul 04 2023 - 05:00
Figuring out the valuation date on an inherited family home?Q&A: Valuation dates are important in determining tax due but they can be flexible, which can make them even more confusingSun Jul 02 2023 - 11:23
Gift cards can hold unwelcome surprises as freezing of four shopping centres’ cards showsRetail outlets pausing their own branded gift cards has drawn fresh attention to a multibillion euro sectorFri Jun 30 2023 - 15:02
ESRI slashes forecasts; IDA sees more tech job cuts; more interest rate rises on the cardsBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jun 29 2023 - 06:39
Untangling a mess created by failure to put grandmother’s will through probateQ&A: Family cannot choose simply to ignore a will, the legal process of probate or tax liabilities and put their own informal arrangements in placeTue Jun 27 2023 - 05:05
Getting stuck with previous apartment owner’s management feesQ&A: Sale process should catch any outstanding debt if the steps were followed correctlyMon Jun 26 2023 - 10:32
PwC’s Government business; falling house prices; and paying a price for greenwashingBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 26 2023 - 06:29
Problems with access to finance making construction projects ‘unviable’ - SCSIReport says industry will not hit Government’s retrofitting targets without more generous grant aidWed Jun 21 2023 - 05:05
Options for starting early on investment plan for babyQ&A: There are advantages in starting early in terms of saving for your children’s benefit but the options are more limited than in the UKTue Jun 20 2023 - 05:15
Tax relief on nursing home care billsQ&A: What happens when another family member chooses to pay the bill due under Fair Deal?Mon Jun 19 2023 - 08:56
HSE says price is not an issue affecting medicine supply Authorities say a rise in supply-related shortages in Ireland is reflected across EuropeFri Jun 16 2023 - 09:49
If you’re over 18 and have any assets, you should make a will. Here’s what you need to knowOn The Money: Wills are not a foretelling of doom, they are an act of common sense, inexpensive and easy to draw up as long as you observe simple rulesFri Jun 16 2023 - 09:00
Can I sell Dad’s home before we get a decision on Fair Deal?Q&A: Timing of selling the family home can have a significant impact on the finances of the nursing home residentTue Jun 13 2023 - 05:00
