Inflation across the euro zone hit 10pc for the first time in September in a development likely to build pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates further, In Ireland the pace of price increases softened, the latest estimates from the the European Union’s statistics agency, Eurostate, show. In September Irish consumer prices
Households have been urged to check the income tax they are paying after it emerged that hundreds of thousands of people are overpaying on their PAYE income every year. The call comes after it emerged that close to half a million people overpaid a total of €300m in income tax last year alone. Over the
Thousands of Laya Healthcare members are in line for a second refund. The move by the Cork-based health insurer will benefit a typical family to the tune of €240. Laya is the second-biggest health insurer in the market with around 600,000 members. It comes after VHI and Irish Life both gave refunds this year. Fewer people are claiming from
As staff shortages are felt across all sectors of the economy, Ireland’s biggest firms have been treating workers to a whole new level of corporate gifting in an attempt to hold on to talent. From luxury luggage, laptops, tablets and jewellery, to Smart TVs, popcorn makers and juicers, no expense is being spared as employers
More than a million KBC and Ulster Bank customers face chaos as they try to switch accounts while the two institutions leave Ireland. People seeking a new bank are being blocked from opening a credit card account and getting an overdraft facility. The Central Bank has been urged to “get its finger out” and do more to stop the
Employees will be entitled to 10 days of paid sick leave every year from 2026 under new legislation. Cabinet approved the Sick Leave Bill 2022 yesterday, which will legislate for a statutory sick pay scheme in Ireland for the first time. Currently, there are discrepancies around Ireland in pay for sick leave, with most public
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Financial Resolutions for 2018 1. Review your Finances and consider making your Lifestyle Financial Plan. The start of the New Year is a great time to give yourself a financial health check as this allows you to gain or in some cases re-gain greater control over your finances over the next twelve months and
