Biden’s budget; bonus blues at Paddy Power; and the Big Four’s gender pay gap Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Mar 10 2023 - 06:28
Can bank chase me now over house repossessed 12 years ago?Q&A: You need to be careful if debt remains outstanding on that mortgage, especially if the bank has a judgment order against youTue Mar 07 2023 - 05:15
Rent pressure zone is costing my niece €620 a month in rental incomeQ&A: Rent controls are a fairly unusual feature of private property markets but the bigger issue is that landlords are not taxed as businessesMon Mar 06 2023 - 17:51
Here’s how to deal with those shocking energy billsOn The Money: High energy bills this winter are making people fearful but the key message is to contact your supplier and don’t ignore the problemFri Mar 03 2023 - 17:43
Heartbreak of children lost to rare disease for which there was no cureEven on a pure financial basis, families insist that expensive breakthrough treatments are better value for the State than caring for terminally ill childrenThu Mar 02 2023 - 17:40
New medicines must be affordable to all, Minister tells drug companiesStephen Donnelly tells pharma conference government and industry need to work closer together to improve patient accessThu Mar 02 2023 - 15:57
Gilead gets approval for €45m expansion of Carrigtwohill siteUS pharma giant, which employs 500 people in Ireland, says development will facilitate additional future investment in the StateThu Mar 02 2023 - 14:24
Big pharma companies warn against loosening rules on intellectual propertyNew EU strategy due this month will focus on improving affordability of and access to medicines across member statesThu Mar 02 2023 - 10:00
US tax ruling offers reprieve to noncompliant Irish emigrantsGreen card holders and US citizens can secure lower penalties now over failure to report on Irish bank accountsTue Feb 28 2023 - 19:33
Will parents face capital gains tax bill for selling us derelict property?Q&A: Vacant property refurbishment grant seems tailor-made for your situation - but get the paperwork rightSun Feb 26 2023 - 17:17
Why do so many Irish adults not opt for peace of mind of an enduring power of attorney?On The Money: An enduring power of attorney means someone you trust will help you make decisions for yourself if you no longer can do so aloneFri Feb 24 2023 - 17:42
Hope on the horizon for families of thousands of Alzheimer’s patientsGiving doctors access to breakthrough medicines is priority for Biogen boss Michael O’Connell in his role as Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association presidentFri Feb 24 2023 - 12:00
Sorting out rental income my father never told Revenue about Q&A: Daughter is juggling dead father’s tax returns, repayment of Fair Deal loan and probate – but play Revenue straight and you’ll find them very helpfulTue Feb 21 2023 - 05:00
Ikea’s new network; Revolut’s Irish credit cards; and in praise of bosses’ foiblesBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Feb 20 2023 - 06:22
Revolut moves into credit cards in Irish marketCards will offer cashback and introductory 0% rate along with spending control featureMon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
Plastics issues hit supplies of some medicinesNasal sprays, asthma inhalers and eye drops the latest to experience shortages in Irish market, says Azure PharmaMon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
Accidental landlords get no break when it comes to capital gains tax Q&A: Family will face tax bill on sale of Celtic Tiger era apartment even though they are only renting since they moved outSun Feb 19 2023 - 16:23
Bringing a car into Ireland: What you need to know when it comes to taxOn The Money: There are precise requirements for registering your vehicle whether or not you have to pay tax on its importationFri Feb 17 2023 - 18:23
Moving back to Ireland from the UK: What red tape and taxes will we face?Q&A: There are plenty of reliefs for people moving here permanently, but being organised will help you avoid falling into a web of confusionTue Feb 14 2023 - 05:15
Should I stop investing in my pension for now, with markets down?Q&A: Paying too close attention to short-term performance can be unwiseSun Feb 12 2023 - 15:27
Cutting your healthcare costs: what State supports are available?On The Money: Various supports could help consumers reduce medical bills this year, especially for children and older peopleFri Feb 10 2023 - 15:27
Rainy day fund options; Microsoft’s job cuts; and no to nuclearBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskFri Feb 10 2023 - 06:27
Generic drug supply chain challenged by low pricesEuropean expert says winter surge in medicine demand has highlighted ‘systemic weaknesses in supply chain’Wed Feb 08 2023 - 05:00
Local Property Tax: Will Revenue chase me over rising home value?Q&A: Homeowners have nothing to fear as long as they can show valuation submitted for tax in late 2021 was fairTue Feb 07 2023 - 05:00
Should I sell my rental property ahead of any change of government?Q&A: Eviction bans now appear to be accepted by all parties as a policy option in dealing with housing crisisSun Feb 05 2023 - 12:00
What happens if we refuse to pay our rent?Q&A: You could risk being evicted and make your situation worse long termTue Jan 31 2023 - 05:40
Popular painkillers Solpadeine and ibuprofen feature on latest medicine shortages listSurge in demand this winter puts pressure on supplies amid sharp disagreement over long-term impact of pricingMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Can I lend half the proceeds of my house sale to a friend without Revenue involvement? Q&A: Lending to family and friends can leave you exposed. Revenue is not your biggest worry; a lack of proper paperwork might beSun Jan 29 2023 - 15:24
How big a pension will you need? Probably bigger than you thinkOn the Money: Auto-enrolment will help ensure people have a comfier retirement but it’s best not to waitFri Jan 27 2023 - 13:54
More than 45,000 homes stuck in planning system despite housing crisis, consultants sayConstruction inflation expected to ease from 12% last year to between 5% and 7% this year, says Mitchell McDermott firmThu Jan 26 2023 - 05:00
Ibec calls for delay in workplace pension auto-enrolment Employers group believes efforts to introduce pension for all next year will be too disruptive for businessWed Jan 25 2023 - 19:03
Employers call for rethink on contributions to mandatory workplace pension Ibec backs auto-enrolment but warns firms will struggle to fund scheme as other business costs riseWed Jan 25 2023 - 05:00
Social housing’s a private affair; mixed views on ECB rate rises; and how to cut your inheritance taxBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Jan 24 2023 - 06:40
Is now the right time to walk away from my tracker mortgage?Q&A: It is impossible to say with any certainty how interest rates will move over a quarter of a centuryTue Jan 24 2023 - 05:00
ESB’s €10bn clean energy bet; profit not jobs is Big Tech threat; and Irish Ibans at RevolutBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jan 23 2023 - 06:24
Less tax from Big Tech worse threat than job cuts, Goodbody saysReports forecasts core economic growth of just 0.7 per cent this year with a growing focus on housing as commencements slowMon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
Showcase pitches Irish craft and design to international buyers Organisers expect 380 exhibitors to seal over €20m in orders with domestic and international buyers over three-day eventSun Jan 22 2023 - 16:43
Trying to maximise inheritance using the small gift exemption ruleQ&A: The Revenue Commissioners have rules in place to stop valuable tax relief being abusedSun Jan 22 2023 - 12:42
Uniphar gets green light for €50m McCauleys pharmacies dealListed group agrees to sell three specific outlets to meet competition concerns of regulatorFri Jan 20 2023 - 18:18
Counting the pennies: small savings can have a real impact on the big costsOn The Money: With winter energy bills looming, making minor tweaks in your everyday habits can pay dividendsFri Jan 20 2023 - 16:46
HSE sets up website hotline for GPs to see what drugs are out of stockDepartment of Health insists alternatives are available for all medicines currently affected by supply shortagesMon Jan 16 2023 - 19:16
Ireland paying about half European average for common medicinesAuthorities insist demand is main factor for winter big medications but generics group says price puts State at supply disadvantageMon Jan 16 2023 - 05:00
Will renting out our mum’s house come back to bite us?Q&A: Becoming landlords will impose important obligations on you even outside of the tax issuesSun Jan 15 2023 - 16:43
How renters can get up to €1,000 off their tax billsOn The Money: Claiming the rent tax credit is a piece of cakeFri Jan 13 2023 - 16:55
Irish workers are less optimistic about financial ability to retire, survey findsState Street Global Advisors says rising prices are workers biggest concern but just 13% are reducing pension savings to save money nowThu Jan 12 2023 - 05:15
Lifetime lender offers ‘green’ loan to older borrowersBorrowers must have energy efficient homes or use the loan to improve energy efficiencyWed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Financial pressure will force many people to work beyond retirement age, survey findsRoyal London says almost three in 10 workers feel they will not be able to retire at 66, with another quarter working longer by choiceWed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Food prices’ record rise; pharma founder’s payday; and four steps to better personal financesBusiness Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskTue Jan 10 2023 - 06:32
Q&A: Will I pay tax on the income I’m receiving for housing Ukrainian refugees?Q&A: Government has now doubled monthly payment to householders accommodating people who have fled from war in UkraineTue Jan 10 2023 - 05:00
Medicines shortage: Benilyn, Actifed, Sudafed and disprin among products unavailable Cough syrups and effervescent painkillers that are staples of family medicine cabinets are out of stockTue Jan 10 2023 - 05:00
