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Fiscal watchdog warns Govt planning to spend too much in Budget

Ireland’s fiscal watchdog has warned that the Government is planning to spend too much money in next month’s Budget. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) said that a “more restrained approach would help avoid overheating the economy and leave room to respond to future downturns”. The organisation said a total spending increase of €9.4 billion […]

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Mortgage free at last? How to store your house deeds

Becoming mortgage free is a huge achievement, but it also comes with new responsibilities – including deciding where to keep your house deeds. These important documents prove your legal ownership, and with some solicitors no longer offering storage services, homeowners are often left to figure out the next steps on their own. We’ve been taking […]

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Call for Govt to tackle cost of doing business in Budget

The Small Firms Association (SFA) has called on the Government to introduce measures in the Budget to tackle the cost of doing business such as high labour costs. The SFA has also renewed its call to for the introduction of a temporary PRSI rebate when Budget 2026 is announced next month. The measure is among […]

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Banks in joint plan to launch in-app instant payment service

AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB have announced joint plans to launch a person-to-person mobile-payment service to rival fintech banks such as Revolut and N26. The new offering, called Zippay, will be an in-app service available through the banks’ existing mobile banking apps. Customers will be able to send, request, and split payments instantly by […]

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EU defence spending sparks boost for Irish tech products

Several Irish tech companies are reporting more interest in their products since Europe’s move to boost defence spending. Spurred by the war in Ukraine and a US push for its allies to take greater responsibility for defending their countries, many European nations announced new defence spending targets and initiatives this year. Limerick start-up Provizio, a […]

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