State homes agency looks beyond cities and the tips staff never got Business Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jul 30 2026 - 06:36
Consumer protection needs to be higher priority for Simon Harris investment accounts - actuariesActuaries society alarmed at focus on investing in individual stocks after investors hurt in financial crashThu Jul 30 2026 - 02:05
Nestlé sells its former infant formula plant in Askeaton to US pharma groupInjectables specialist Pfanstiehl has had no previous manufacturing presence in Ireland Wed Jul 29 2026 - 12:52
Irish Aviva shareholders targeted by US firm seeking to buy stock on the cheapUS-based Litani has also been approaching small UK investors in recent weeks to buy stock at a deep discountTue Jul 28 2026 - 15:49
The mortgage is paid off; what can we do with the €800 a month now available to us?As we grow older, our investment window shortens and our recommended profile moderates – but we still have optionsTue Jul 28 2026 - 05:00
Our fixed-term mortgage is coming to an end: what are our options?Valuation on your home’s current value can help you access a lower interest rate Sun Jul 26 2026 - 09:00
How to keep control of decisions about your own medical careAn advanced healthcare directive sets out your choices about your care which doctors are obliged to followFri Jul 24 2026 - 10:00
Will our daughter be stuck with a tax bill and no way to pay it under a right of residence?Your daughter will inherit the family home but effectively cannot sell it as long as anyone with a right of residence continues to live there Sun Jul 19 2026 - 09:00
My husband and I are about to turn 80 and want to downsize. What are our financing options?Bridging finance is not cheap but it does give people the security of being able to buy a new home before selling their current one Tue Jul 14 2026 - 05:00
How do I work out capital gains on a jointly owned holiday home after partner’s death?How tax is assessed will depend on the type of joint tenancy the property is held underSun Jul 12 2026 - 09:00
PureGym announces plans for expansion into Irish market UK-founded group operates over 700 gyms in multiple markets, with focus on cost and accessThu Jul 09 2026 - 09:02
Go-karts in the Jervis Centre and ‘zombie projects’ eating company budgetsBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jul 09 2026 - 06:29
Workers fear unproven AI impact on jobs and the merit of going second-hand Business Digest: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Jul 08 2026 - 06:50
Can we choose which of our two properties is exempt from capital gains tax?Couple has owned and lived in two separate properties as their family home at different times over a number of yearsTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Why are we paying €3 charge for online shopping items that are not subject to customs duty?Long-time ‘de minimis’ exemption from duty on anything valued at less than €150 from outside EU has come to an end Sun Jul 05 2026 - 10:41
Microsoft’s Irish tax bill disclosed and details of Trump’s income from DoonbegBusiness Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskThu Jul 02 2026 - 06:15
Doonbeg golf course delivers close to $20m income for Donald Trump, notes US filingPresident is required by US law to set out all income, gifts and assets other that government pay during term of office Thu Jul 02 2026 - 05:00
One in five fear Ireland’s new savings scheme will ‘benefit only the wealthy’ Study shows younger people and those on lower incomes are distinctly more sceptical about Government plan to tap bank savings Tue Jun 30 2026 - 05:00
Will my daughter be hit with two tax bills when she inherits holiday home?Tax exemption for a ‘principal private residence’ has led to some confusion in the area of property salesTue Jun 30 2026 - 05:00
‘Can I sidestep pesky and expensive legal bills on enduring power of attorney?’Rules are certainly tighter now than they would have been 40 years ago but that is for good reasonSun Jun 28 2026 - 11:13
Cost and tax treatment helping deter people from investing their savings, survey findsStudy shows 35% of adults who do not currently invest would do so if tax-free investment account introducedSat Jun 27 2026 - 05:00
Online shopping is about to become a lot trickier for Irish customersFrom Wednesday, any goods you order that are coming from outside the EU will carry a €3 customs duty charge - and that might just be the start of itFri Jun 26 2026 - 07:44
Greystar buys 216-bed Dublin student block in €37m deal Church Street deal brings to 1,906 the number of student beds Greystar operates in Ireland on investment of close to €300mThu Jun 25 2026 - 17:14
Ryanair drops policy of charging adults to sit with their children on flightsAirline says it will ‘reluctantly’ permit families to opt for free random seating after coming under pressure form UK regulatorThu Jun 25 2026 - 13:15
Can I avoid capital gains tax on a rental property by gifting it to my child?Readers confused on dwelling house relief, small gift exemption and whether they can see their sister’s willTue Jun 23 2026 - 05:00
Working longer hours not a panacea for those at risk of ‘in-work poverty’, ESRI findsPeople retiring with workplace pension get twice as much as those relying solely on State one, study saysTue Jun 23 2026 - 05:00
Executor who let family stay on in his dead mother’s house now faces unpaid bills Abuse of an informal arrangement will be a costly lesson for all who were due to inherit from mother’s estate Sun Jun 21 2026 - 10:46
Why will the bank not allow me to add my wife’s name to my account?It can seem that banks are carelessly throwing obstacles in your way but they are responsible for your accounts and have a duty of careSun Jun 14 2026 - 13:11
First-time buyer mortgage loans in Ireland hit 18-year high, report saysTotal of 27,652 first-time buyers drew down mortgages last year with the median value of the homes they bought hitting €399,000 Fri Jun 12 2026 - 05:00
Ireland not producing enough surveyors to deliver National Development Plan, report saysShortfall of 2,200-plus graduates over coming four years will hinder infrastructure projects and housebuilding, SCSI warns Tue Jun 09 2026 - 05:00
State payment for medicines ranks among major concerns for pharmacists Introduction of pharmacy prescribing for common conditions highlights pharmacies’ important role in healthcare delivery Tue Jun 09 2026 - 05:00
Irish workers get stronger rights to recover money owed by employers who ceased tradingClaims through the Insolvency Payments Scheme are limited to eight weeks for arrears of wages, holiday pay, sick pay and minimum notice paymentMon Jun 08 2026 - 20:04
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
