Family businesses join forces on enterprise

Root causes of home and garden retailer’s problems readily identifiable and can be rectified, says court

However, institutions provide 88% of mortgages

Consumers shrug off cost-of-living and trade concerns

Group said it started this year ‘with momentum’ despite geopolitical uncertainty posed by the Middle East conflict

AIB closed up 0.8% on the day of its annual general meeting after it said new lending increased by 11% to €3.6bn

Monzo is the latest online bank to enter the Irish market

Bridging loans are back in the Irish market and can smooth the process of moving home but they come at a significant cost

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Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month

Big loser on muted day in Dublin was budget airline Ryanair, which continued its recent downward turn to finish 1.4% lower

A key factor in the lack of competition in Irish banking has been that the big three only really operate in Ireland

Iseq down 1% as Ryanair declines on rising oil prices

Euronext Dublin finished down 1%, with Ryanair worst performer as it continues to deal with fallout from oil price rises

Threat to staff bonuses, pay and more is an end-game in an arrangement poorly managed by both sides

Irish stock exchange slides more than 1%, London’s FTSE 100 down 0.6%

Bank of Ireland staff told office non-attendance could hit bonuses and pay rises, and swipe-in data will be shared with managers

Price of oil tumbles to €88 a barrel in afternoon trading

Protection of older and ageing people online is a popular topic among adult children across social media forums

Austrian bank pledges to maintain PTSB’s headquarters in Dublin as well as a ‘meaningful branch footprint’ for two years