Stars back Dublin ice hockey plan and housing plans run into objectors Business Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed May 13 2026 - 06:51
Tigers Childcare sells 34-creche business to UK group in deal that could be worth €75m-plusFounder Karen Clince retains a reduced stake in fast-growing business and will remain in charge of the Irish operationTue May 12 2026 - 05:00
We’re saving for a new house but is keeping our funds in bank deposit accounts foolish?Uncertainty around when the right house may come up and be secured can complicate the saving versus investing debateTue May 12 2026 - 05:00
Ministers urged to rethink plan to abolish right to private hearings on tax appealsOireachtas committee warns against forcing taxpayers to have their case heard in publicMon May 11 2026 - 15:24
Diageo opens first phase of new €700m Kildare breweryBrewer will produce its range of ales and lagers from new €300m ‘green’ brewery for the domestic and international markets Mon May 11 2026 - 08:03
‘My stepson has already inherited substantial properties and money. Will my will cause tax issues for him?’Thresholds limit how much anyone can receive free of tax in a will but spreading the benefit further can reduce any eventual tax bill Sun May 10 2026 - 09:29
Tax take defies talk of Iran warn slowdown and is online security all just theatreBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 07 2026 - 06:36
Economists say savings account plan does not add up and Blackrock’s Frascati is up for saleBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed May 06 2026 - 06:18
How can I get the bank to take my husband off our €120k mortgage as part of our divorce? Mortgages are legal contracts so it is understandable that there are detailed processes to go through but it is possibleSun May 03 2026 - 09:00
‘I want to invest, but Irish investment fund returns seem very small when taking account of risks’Fund advertises annual return of 6.9% annually over the past decade, but reader is only getting 2.44% into their handTue Apr 28 2026 - 06:00
Can I leave my niece a home without her losing it to pay inheritance tax?Woman who has no children herself is trying to provide for a relative who has been living with their own children in a property she owns for many years Sun Apr 26 2026 - 11:02
Ireland’s new savings scheme: what’s an ISK anyway and how does it work?Government weighing different models as it tries to encourage savers to invest rather than deposit cash in banksFri Apr 24 2026 - 10:00
Taxes on wages hit 10-year high across OECD countries but Ireland bucking the trendReport says governments are tapping labour income as ‘easy’ revenue raiser but risk undermining incentives to work and hireWed Apr 22 2026 - 13:29
Will my friend’s home-made will stand up to any legal challenge from family?Wills are all about wording and protocol. If that is all followed, they will hold up to any challenge but one mistake can leave you vulnerableTue Apr 21 2026 - 05:00
Giving a plot of land to your children: what taxes might they face? Sites given to children are tax-free if the plan is to build a home, but things get complicated if they sell it on with no homeSun Apr 19 2026 - 09:00
Dairy sector battling energy costs and can you and your employer afford for you to have a baby?Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Apr 16 2026 - 06:30
Boston Scientific invests €75m in R&D expansion in GalwayGroup says latest investment will support medtech giant’s priority cardiovascular programmes as well as emerging areas of interestWed Apr 15 2026 - 11:44
‘Would gifting my daughter some of her inheritance while she’s in London avoid tax implications?’What works for an Irish child in UK getting a gift from home does not work if they return, nor if they are a UK child based in IrelandTue Apr 14 2026 - 05:00
Does it make sense to walk away from my tracker mortgage rate?Prospect of rising interest rates in wake of Iran war worries older couple with around five years left on their home loan Sun Apr 12 2026 - 13:23
Microsoft takes $50bn in dividends from Ireland and Iran crisis dents IMF outlookBusiness Digest: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Apr 10 2026 - 06:31
Ministers meet on State’s oil reserves and sorting out finances in fractured families Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:42
Energy providers warn of price surge risk as Jamie Dimon worries more about bad credit Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:25
What happens to a person’s retirement pot when they die? Rules on the treatment of pension funds vary. First, you must find out if it was an annuity or an approved retirement fundTue Apr 07 2026 - 05:00
What tax liability arises if I send a cash gift to my daughter who is based in UK?The rules in the UK and the Republic are quite different when it comes to gifts but sometimes that can work in your favourSun Apr 05 2026 - 10:00
No ‘immediate cliff edge’ for Ireland as Trump announces 100% tariff on pharma importsMost major Big Pharma exporters from Ireland likely to escape tariffs under ‘most favoured nation’ deals with White HouseFri Apr 03 2026 - 10:36
DAA retail arm, ARI, takes first step into US marketBusiness Digest: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Apr 03 2026 - 06:40
Promised new savings scheme may help people avoid being April Fools on their financesBusiness Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Apr 01 2026 - 06:52
Deadline looms for Irish people to tap UK state pension rights Cost of buying back national insurance to jump fivefold from next week as authorities tighten rules for expat workersWed Apr 01 2026 - 05:00
I want to buy UK state pension years but I have heard nothing back and deadline is looming Although it will still be possible to purchase National Insurance years after the weekend, it will be costlierTue Mar 31 2026 - 05:00
West Pharmaceuticals opens new Dublin manufacturing plant with 330 extra jobsInjectables plant designed to help client companies cope with rapidly growing demand for diabetics and obesity medicationsTue Mar 31 2026 - 05:00
Are shares in a company that delisted worth anything and how do I trade them? Most shareholders in once Irish-listed Datalex lost out badly but it is possible to sell the shares you still hold off marketSun Mar 29 2026 - 10:49
Small Claims Court offers a low cost option when things go wrongIf you are less than €2,000 out of pocket and both parties are based in the State, here’s how you can pursue a claimFri Mar 27 2026 - 09:00
Fuel price package: a vital support or a sop to the rich?Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:17
Public hearings of tax appeals would punish people for exercising their rights, tax industry saysOireachtas committee hears of strong opposition to plans for identities of those appealing Revenue assessment to be disclosed in decisionsWed Mar 25 2026 - 18:30
Record number of complaints made to Financial Services and Pensions OmbudsmanConsumers received €6.17m after mediation or investigation by watchdog, who highlights sharp rise in insurance claims Wed Mar 25 2026 - 05:00
Scandinavian energy giant adds 206MW of extra solar power to Irish energy gridAddition of projects in Westmeath and Dublin brings to 560MW the power that Statkraft is producing hereMon Mar 23 2026 - 05:14
I have a full state pension and €1.25m in my private pension funds. How much will I get? Investment performance, lifestyle and how you choose to draw down your retirement income all play into how much you have to live on and for how longSun Mar 22 2026 - 10:00
Back domestic business, Collison-commissioned report saysBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Mar 19 2026 - 06:39
Will a home-made last will with untraceable witnesses leave executor open to challenge?Concern that family might challenge the will of a wealthy man who is leaving everything he owns to charityTue Mar 17 2026 - 05:00
Should I steer clear of car insurer who does not offer a no claims bonus?Lack of bonus system unlikely to disadvantage a driver moving companies later but it can make it harder to compare policiesSun Mar 15 2026 - 09:59
Resetting the clock on getting new medicines to patientsIrish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association president Shane Ryan is confident a new accord with Government can deliver for patients Fri Mar 13 2026 - 05:00
Bawag walks away from Finance Ireland and sifting through AI-driven disinformation online Business Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Mar 12 2026 - 06:47
Should I opt out of auto-enrolment and stick with my personal PRSA pension?Any money you get from an employer or Government should be taken where possible and most PRSA holders can also pay into My Future FundTue Mar 10 2026 - 05:00
Getting an enduring power of attorney in place is proving a tough taskMaking provision early for someone you trust to take decisions for you if you become incapacitated in the future is common senseSun Mar 08 2026 - 10:16
Will new renting rules stop me getting back into my home on my return from working abroad?New regime coming into force this month draws a significant line between small, or accidental landlords, and large, or ‘professional’, onesTue Mar 03 2026 - 05:00
Weight-loss drug pioneer announces €432m investment to build pill plant in AthloneDanish group Novo Nordisk says Irish plant will serve market for blockbuster weight loss drug outside the US Mon Mar 02 2026 - 05:59
Will my pension fund expose me to a higher bill if my spouse needs nursing home care?Fair Deal financial support for long-term nursing home residents doesn’t count the same money twiceSun Mar 01 2026 - 10:31
Judge throws out rugby club challenge in Foxrock playing fields rowClaim that valuable five-acre site was bought in trust is not supported by evidence, High Court rules Fri Feb 27 2026 - 14:04
Why are people in Ireland so reluctant to make a will? Here’s what you need to knowOn the Money: Failure to draw up a will ensures more delay, more cost and the prospect of more confusion for your loved ones when you dieFri Feb 27 2026 - 09:27
Markets scramble to assess Trump tariff fallout and little cheer for Irish house buyers or renters Business Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Feb 24 2026 - 08:01
