What tax are we liable for on home we inherited where our mother had ‘right of residence’?Both those who inherit and the person enjoying the right of residence can find themselves with liabilities, depending on their status Sun Jun 07 2026 - 12:40
More cost, less cover from health insurers and the investor folly of SpaceX’s IPO Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jun 03 2026 - 06:23
Why does the bank treat me with suspicion when I am trying to help my mum? Bad training, poor communication skills and the shadow of elder abuse can mean the best of intentions are misunderstoodTue Jun 02 2026 - 05:00
Irish motor insurers still pay 50% more than UK peers for third-party injury claimsLegal fees remain ‘one of the key drivers’ of higher costs in this areaTue Jun 02 2026 - 05:00
Hundreds of thousands of workers in Ireland can opt out of auto-pension scheme next month My Future Fund auto-enrolment scheme offers two-month window for those who choose not to be part of scheme to fund retirement Mon Jun 01 2026 - 05:00
I am selling a Celtic Tiger-era apartment I bought with a friend. What are the tax implications?If someone simply moves out of the home they own, they may well lose access to principal private residence relief Sun May 31 2026 - 09:00
Bank of Ireland odd-lot offer will give locked-in shareholders an exit ... at a costBank says it will announce plans to buy back holdings of 30 shares or fewer at some point over the next 18 monthsFri May 29 2026 - 11:05
Ireland’s inflation outlook darkens and can dating apps survive AI-driven scamsBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 28 2026 - 06:16
BP dispenses with a second leading Irish executive and time to worry about AI Business Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed May 27 2026 - 06:56
Will Revenue seek more tax on a gift to my child if tax-free thresholds fall in the future?The amount you can receive tax-free in a gift or inheritance changes often making it tricky for estate planningTue May 26 2026 - 05:00
Am I entitled to the money in a joint account I had with my late father?Not all joint accounts are created equal and that affects who gets any money that is in them when one accountholder diesSun May 24 2026 - 09:00
Medtronic sets up software unit at Galway campus with 85 new jobs Technology connects growing population of cardiac patients, who have device implants, with medical teams 24/7Wed May 20 2026 - 05:00
Revenue nets €605m from unsuccessful tax appeals Most cases before Tax Appeals Commission are either settled before a formal hearing takes place or withdrawn by taxpayer involved Tue May 19 2026 - 16:36
My sister has moved back into family home and I worry about a row after my father dies Differing personal circumstances can lead to discord over what to do with shared assets, so clear instructions are advisableTue May 19 2026 - 05:00
Time running out if Simon Harris wants savings scheme to start in 2027, says industry groupStrong interest in new personal investment accounts with preference for UK-style model, survey showsMon May 18 2026 - 15:54
Will foreign-based executors make sorting our affairs when we die more difficult?Managing an estate from abroad can present practical and legal challenges, but these are not insurmountableSun May 17 2026 - 10:35
ISA savings model in UK is easy-to-understand option for Government’s new savings scheme Returns from Individual Savings Accounts are tax free but there is a cap on how much you can invest annuallyFri May 15 2026 - 12:27
Warning over rising national debt and a new legal Q&A column for readersBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu May 14 2026 - 06:55
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
