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
My brother in Britain left me €51,000. What are my tax liabilities?Inheritance tax rules are very different in the UK and the Republic which can leave people very confused about any liability they may haveTue Feb 24 2026 - 05:00
Will I have to sell my home to repay nursing home costs when my spouse dies? Most people require a nursing-home loan to cover the financial contribution towards the cost of their care, assessed against the family home Sun Feb 22 2026 - 10:01
Laya announces premium increases of up to 9.6% on popular private health plans Health insurer says average 4.7% rise will add €80 to cost of covering an adult as it also announces intention to retire 16 of its older plansFri Feb 20 2026 - 16:56
I cannot draw down my mortgage because finance company won’t confirm a loan has been repaidCreation Finance, which allows shoppers spread repayments, updated central credit register but failed to engage with former customerTue Feb 17 2026 - 05:00
Tracking down missing PRSI contributions that should boost my state pensionWhen people find out their Pay-Related Social Insurance account was not credited, firms can be long goneSun Feb 15 2026 - 10:00
Thousands of Irish women who lived in UK may be in line for pension windfallPeople who were married, widowed or divorced as well as those who took time out to care for family among those affectedTue Feb 10 2026 - 05:00
What happens to joint account funds when an account holder dies?Not all joint accounts are created equal and that has a big bearing on what happens after you dieTue Feb 10 2026 - 05:00
My partner and I are not married: how can we minimise any inheritance tax they will pay?Inheritance tax law is set firmly against the one in seven Irish families who are not married but there are steps you should consider Sun Feb 08 2026 - 12:12
Dilosk completes €230m securitisation deal on by-to-let loansParent of specialist lender ICS Mortgages says offer for residential loans was ‘significantly oversubscribed’ Fri Feb 06 2026 - 13:04
Deadline looms for those who worked in UK to claim extra pension yearsAnyone who worked in UK for fewer than 10 years will be locked out of a future UK pension if they do not act before April 6thFri Feb 06 2026 - 05:00
Affordability gap remains for first-time buyers and TikTok fesses up on harmful social media contentBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Feb 05 2026 - 06:52
Just 207 long-term nursing home residents renting out their homes Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin told only 207 homes of Fair Deal residents are being rented out in their absence – far short of expected figure of 5,000 Wed Feb 04 2026 - 05:00
Will our informal EuroMillions arrangement run into trouble with Revenue if we win the jackpot? If two or more people are playing the lottery together, it’s essential that they formalise the arrangement Tue Feb 03 2026 - 05:00
Will my stepchildren lose out on tax exemption if they inherit from me?Who is considered family in Ireland can depend on whether you have written a will or notSun Feb 01 2026 - 10:00
Gift vouchers: know your rights and the charges that might apply On the Money: It can makes sense to use any gift cards you get sooner rather than laterFri Jan 30 2026 - 11:20
Equity release borrowing by older homeowners jumps 30% to €75m Women are more likely to borrow and, on average, borrow more than men, according to data from Spry FinanceThu Jan 29 2026 - 14:27
Ireland’s missing housing estates and doubts about the future of the smart homeBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jan 29 2026 - 06:34
Less than 40% of approved housing estates are being built in Ireland, according to new dataMitchell McDermott annual review also says number of students beds coming on stream this year will be a 20-year lowThu Jan 29 2026 - 05:00
Deduction of €783 per year to hit pay packets of large number of average wage workers from this weekFor those on average wage, auto-enrolment scheme is likely to see €15 a week deducted from wages initiallyWed Jan 28 2026 - 05:00
In a will, your niece or nephew may not be who you think they are when it comes to tax The intricacies of inheritance tax law means it is always a good idea to take legal and, if necessary, specialist tax advice Tue Jan 27 2026 - 05:00
Will my daughter have to pay tax on house she bought in Ireland while she was abroad?Capital gains tax applies to sale of most assets but when it comes to homes there are various factors that can cut the billSun Jan 25 2026 - 10:00
Danone recalls infant formula made in Ireland from shelves across EuropeFrench food giant recalls batches of milk formula made in Ireland due to presence of toxin implicated in earlier Nestlé and Lactalis recallsFri Jan 23 2026 - 18:34
Trump keeps Davos in thrall while Ryanair’s O’Leary continues his banter with Elon MuskThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jan 22 2026 - 06:36
Minister for Health commits to faster delivery on new medicinesJennifer Carroll MacNeill signs framework agreements with medicine developers and manufacturers to improve drug supply for patientsTue Jan 20 2026 - 15:58
Families worry new rent rules will force them to become ‘accidental landlords’ for up to six years Promised new rent and security-of-tenancy protections clash with rules for repayment of charges under nursing-home Fair Deal schemeTue Jan 20 2026 - 05:00
Will auto-enrolment obligations limit what I can invest in my private pension? New mandatory workplace pension inevitably creates confusion for people who already have some personal pension provision Sun Jan 18 2026 - 10:00
Can I opt in to new workplace auto-enrolment pension even if I don’t meet the criteria?My Future Fund, which offers a private pension to run alongside your State pension in retirement, is coming into force this monthTue Jan 13 2026 - 05:00
‘How do I make sure Revenue gets as little as possible from my estate when I die?’Single person with substantial assets can avail of various exemptions to inheritance tax with careful planning Sun Jan 11 2026 - 11:27
Vinyl sales jump 20% in ‘exceptional year’ for Irish acts, music industry group saysTaylor Swift tops the charts as Irish Recorded Music Association said sales rose in all segments - streaming, CD, vinyl and music cassette Wed Jan 07 2026 - 15:57
AI-driven food waste business Positive Carbon plans international expansion with Redesdale investment Dublin business uses AI-powered sensors to identify food going into bins and analyse that data for commercial kitchens and food centres Tue Jan 06 2026 - 13:13
Will aunt’s possible ‘lost child’ have claim on her estate years after she died?Inheritance rights are clear in adoption cases, but law on illegal adoptions does not seem to apply hereTue Jan 06 2026 - 05:00
If you earn more than €20,000 you will now have to pay into a pension schemeAuto-enrolment is designed to provide better retirement income for around 760,000 workers who are not members of occupational schemesFri Jan 02 2026 - 05:00
Rise of non-bank lenders strengthens position of brokers in Irish mortgage marketDigital generation and widening interest rate gap also weakens hold of traditional banks on home loans market, says Doddl.ie CEOTue Dec 30 2025 - 05:10
Calleary blocks employers looking to sidestep pension auto-enrolment for their workers Minister for Social Protection sets minimum contribution for occupational pension schemes to counter perceived abuse of scheme loophole Wed Dec 24 2025 - 09:00
Tax professionals criticise ‘chilling’ proposal to name taxpayers who appeal Revenue billsIrish Tax Institute expresses ‘profound concerns’ about fairness and privacy of proposed changes under planned legislation Wed Dec 24 2025 - 06:00
Will gift to help daughter buy house hurt me financially if I need nursing home care?It is financially prudent to consider what the longer-term implications might beTue Dec 23 2025 - 05:00
What has happened to my husband’s PTSB shares?Investor lost track of news around shares he received free when former building society demutualised back in 1994Sun Dec 21 2025 - 05:00
Ireland at risk if AI bubble bursts, says ESRI and mixed fortunes for high profile Irish brandsThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Dec 18 2025 - 06:50
What happens to my retirement fund after I die?Approved Retirement Funds are more flexible than annuities but there could be tax implications depending on who benefitsTue Dec 16 2025 - 05:00
