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The findings indicate the latest increase is one of the largest in any three months in the last two decades, with average prices reaching €2,053 per month

Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time

Average asking prices for rents nationally rose by 3.4% between January and March of this year, going above €2,000 for the first time, according to the latest report from property website Daft.

Business • 19 May

Martina Hennessy, the CEO of online broker doddl.ie

Switching could save mortgage holders €7,300 - doddl.ie

New figures show that the average new mortgage drawn down has surged by 82% over the past decade.

Business • 19 May

In the case of M&S, attackers used Sim-swap fraud to manipulate internal processes and gain access to sensitive systems. Photo: Richard OD/Shutterstock

How you could be hit by the Sim-swap fraud used to attack M&S

The hackers behind the M&S cyberattacks used a little-known but dangerous technique – and anyone could be vulnerable

technology • 15 May

Susan Russell, CEO, Retail Ireland, Bank of Ireland.

Many have low understanding of credit and borrowing

Many Irish consumers have low understanding of credit and borrowing, new research shows.

Business • 15 May

In total, almost 230,000 loans were drawn down in 2024

Record personal loans for car, home improvement in 2024

A record €2.5 billion worth of personal loans were drawn down last year, including loans for cars, home improvement works, holidays and weddings.

Business • 16 May

The average interest rate on new Irish mortgage agreements in March eased to 3.77% from 3.79% in February

Average interest rate on new mortgages falls again

New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland continued to fall to March.

Business • 14 May

Over 70% of Irish consumers said they appreciate having branches in their local area.

Irish consumers slow to switch banks, report shows

Over 60% of Irish customers have stayed with their main bank for over seven years, new research shows.

Business • 14 May

Núa Money began lending in Ireland at the end of last year

Núa Money to cut mortgage, equity release product rates

The newest mortgage lender in the State, Núa Money, has announced rate reductions across its residential mortgage and equity release products.

Business • 13 May

The First Home Scheme is designed to help bridge the funding gap for eligible first-time buyers and other homebuyers between their deposit and mortgage, and the price of their new home

First Home Scheme extended to 2027, €30m more funding

The Government has announced an additional €30m in funding and an extension to 2027 for the First Home Scheme (FHS).

Business • 13 May

Spending in cinemas over the Easter holidays jumped by 47% compared to April 2024, mainly driven by the release of "A Minecraft Movie"

Consumer spending levels up 11% in April - AIB

April saw continued strong consumer spending levels, up 11% on the same time last year, the latest AIB Spend Trend survey reveals, with online spending rising by 16% while in-store spend was up 6%.

Business • 12 May

The cost of motor insurance is still around a fifth lower than the peak in 2017 but has been steadily rising since 2022

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

The average cost of a motor insurance policy increased by 9% (€49) during the first half of last year, when compared with the first six months in 2023.

Business • 07 May

Bank of Ireland's new card-blocking feature, which also blocks access to online casinos, slot machines and lottery websites, can be put in place after a customer request

Bank of Ireland introduces voluntary gambling blocks

Bank of Ireland has introduced voluntary blocks on debit cards for customers who want to stop using gambling operators.

Business • 07 May

The entitlement to access dynamic electricity pricing was legislated in 2022, but has been delayed until June next year

Delays over smart meter data access 'disappointing'

The Climate Change Advisory Council is calling on the Government to make the legal and regulatory changes needed so customers can easily access their smart meter data to help lower electricity bills and reduce peak electricity demand.

Ireland • 01 May

Geraldine Casey, AIB's Managing Director, Retail Banking, said the bank takes a balanced and measured approach to interest rate changes

AIB announces cuts to both deposit and mortgage rates

AIB has today announced cuts to both its deposit rates and its mortgage interest rates in response to the recent rate cuts from the European Central Bank.

Business • 30 Apr

PTSB said its share of new mortgage drawdowns in the first quarter of 2025 was over 20%

PTSB's mortgage share tops 20% in first quarter

Permanent TSB Group Holdings said its net interest income reduced by 9% in the first quarter of this year due to the impact of lower interest rates.

Business • 30 Apr

BPFI said a total of 9,190 new mortgages worth €2.807 billion were drawn down by borrowers during the first three months of 2025

Average home mortgage drawdown at new record high - BPFI

New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the average home mortgage drawdown value reached €327,972 in the the first quarter of 2025 - the highest level on record.

Business • 29 Apr

63% of Irish consumers would rather pay with card over cash.

Most consumers trust cards over other payment methods

73% of Irish consumers trust cards over all other payment methods, new data shows.

Business • 28 Apr

According to the survey consumers in the Republic are notably more downbeat now about the medium-term outlook than in previous years.

Consumers expect weaker economy over next five years

Consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland expect a weaker economy, less favourable job prospects, and higher inflation over the next five years, a new survey suggests.

Business • 25 Apr

Customers were unable to access PTSB services throughout the day yesterday

Technical issue impacting website and app resolved - PTSB

PTSB has said that a technical issue that impacted the bank's website and mobile app has been resolved.

Business • 18 Apr

The interest rates are determined by a parent or guardian's Revolut plan

Revolut rolls out instant access savings for under 18s

Revolut has rolled out instant access savings accounts for customers of its under 18s app.

Business • 17 Apr

PTSB said it is working to resolve the issue 'as quickly as possible'

Technical issue impacting PTSB website and app

PTSB said it is working to resolve a technical issue that has impacted the bank's website and mobile app.

Business • 18 Apr

ICS Mortgages is to cut its variable and fixed mortgage rates from next month

ICS Mortgages cuts its mortgages rates

ICS Mortgages has today announced cuts in its variable and fixed mortgage rates and the launch of a new feature designed to provide greater financial flexibility for owner occupier borrowers.

Business • 17 Apr

Tracker mortgage customers in Ireland will see an immediate financial benefit (file pic)

Q&A: What the latest ECB rate cut means for consumers

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year but what does it mean for mortgage-holders in Ireland?

Business • 17 Apr

Petrol prices were steady at an average of €1.80 per litre in April, while diesel was unchanged at an average of €1.77 per litre

Petrol and diesel prices steady again in April

The AA Ireland Fuel Survey for April shows that fuel prices remained steady during the month, with petrol and diesel remaining consistent for a third consecutive month.

Business • 16 Apr

'Measures to protect access to, and acceptance of, cash are necessary to preserve the circulation of cash in an increasingly uncertain global environment.' Photo: Getty Images

How storms, cyberattacks and wars show cash is still king

Recent events have highlighted the vulnerability of electronic transactions, leaving cash as the only reliable method of payment

Cash • 15 Apr

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Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time

Switching could save mortgage holders €7,300 - doddl.ie

How you could be hit by the Sim-swap fraud used to attack M&S

Many have low understanding of credit and borrowing

Record personal loans for car, home improvement in 2024

Average interest rate on new mortgages falls again

Irish consumers slow to switch banks, report shows

Núa Money to cut mortgage, equity release product rates

First Home Scheme extended to 2027, €30m more funding

Consumer spending levels up 11% in April - AIB

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

Bank of Ireland introduces voluntary gambling blocks

Delays over smart meter data access 'disappointing'

AIB announces cuts to both deposit and mortgage rates

PTSB's mortgage share tops 20% in first quarter

Average home mortgage drawdown at new record high - BPFI

Most consumers trust cards over other payment methods

Consumers expect weaker economy over next five years

Technical issue impacting website and app resolved - PTSB

Revolut rolls out instant access savings for under 18s

Technical issue impacting PTSB website and app

ICS Mortgages cuts its mortgages rates

Q&A: What the latest ECB rate cut means for consumers

Petrol and diesel prices steady again in April

How storms, cyberattacks and wars show cash is still king

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