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Bank of Ireland fined record €100m for treatment of customers in tracker mortgage scandal

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World

Fears Eurozone economy already in recession as confidence drops

Containers at the UK Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Containers at the UK Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Irish Premium

Cost of freight and timber fall in signal inflation pressure is starting to wane

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng have dropped out of sight. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/PA Wire

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng have dropped out of sight. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/PA Wire

World Premium

Jon Ihle Opinion Bank of England papers over UK crisis, for the time being only

Ivan Menezes, chief executive officer of Diageo. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Ivan Menezes, chief executive officer of Diageo. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Irish

Diageo boss Ivan Menezes is ‘overpaid’, claims shareholder adviser

Dublin city centre developments

Dublin city centre developments

Property & Mortgages

It takes 16 years' pay to buy a home here, EU report finds

Gavin Hydes, CEO of Joe Duffy Group. Photograph: Mark Condren

Gavin Hydes, CEO of Joe Duffy Group. Photograph: Mark Condren

Irish

Profits surge to €29.7m at Joe Duffy Group

NTMA chief executive Frank O'Connor. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

NTMA chief executive Frank O'Connor. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Irish

NTMA pauses bond auctions a day after blowout Budget as Government borrowing needs shrink

It is clear what Jerome Powell and the US Federal Reserve are up to, even if it is wrong. They don't want to see a repeat of the 1970s and 1980s wage-price spiral. Photo: Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg

It is clear what Jerome Powell and the US Federal Reserve are up to, even if it is wrong. They don't want to see a repeat of the 1970s and 1980s wage-price spiral. Photo: Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg

Business Premium

David Chance Opinion Economic policy options now range from the very bad to the truly awful

Offenders included heads of trading desks, deal-making teams and executives with national and global responsibilities. Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP

Offenders included heads of trading desks, deal-making teams and executives with national and global responsibilities. Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP

World

‘WhatsApp cops’ are a new force in bank compliance as Bank of America, Citi and Goldman are among Wall St firms pledging action

Shailesh Chandra unveils the Tata Tiago EV electric hatchback. Photograph Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Shailesh Chandra unveils the Tata Tiago EV electric hatchback. Photograph Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

World

India’s Tata Motors launches an €11,000 electric car

Budget 2023

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe TD walking to the Dail yesterday. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe TD walking to the Dail yesterday. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Budget 2023

Budget 2023 calculator: Find out what the giveaway budget is worth to you

The reduction of creche fees by up to 25pc from January 2023 has been hailed as a 'lifeline for parents'. Photo: Stock image

The reduction of creche fees by up to 25pc from January 2023 has been hailed as a 'lifeline for parents'. Photo: Stock image

Budget 2023

Budget 2023: Reduction of creche fees a ‘lifeline for parents’ but industry warns it is just a sticking plaster

Video

The Indo Daily: What Budget 2023 means for you and your pocket

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Budget 2023 Premium

Mary McCarthy Opinion Squeezed middle shown some love as dig-outs give breathing space to struggling families

‘The dream would be to buy in Dublin’ – renters stuck in limbo while trying to get on property ladder

‘This increase will make our tourism Vat rate the second highest in the EU’ – mixed reaction from Irish hospitality sector

‘If I was to pack my job in and rely on welfare I could get my house retrofitted for free’ – Working mum hits out at income limits for energy upgrades

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The Big Tech Show

The Big Tech Show: How a bank card was scammed with a phone

We often wonder how thieves and scammers get access to our bank accounts and stolen cards.

Comment

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and ECB president Christine Lagarde

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and ECB president Christine Lagarde

Business Premium

Richard Curran Opinion Slow response to inflation by ECB will cost us all dearly

“We’ll be poorer for longer” if inflation becomes embedded in the economy.

The time to get aggressive is right now – that’s the gospel according to Mark Zuckerberg

Adrian Weckler

When it comes to marketing it’s all in our heads

John McGee

Here’s my top tips on how you can go from facilitator zero to hero

Gina London

Oil prices are falling – so why are we still paying so much for our fuel?

Richard Curran

Editor's Choice

Head of Google Ireland Adaire Fox Martin. Photo: David Conachy

Head of Google Ireland Adaire Fox Martin. Photo: David Conachy

News Premium

Adaire Fox-Martin: Relax, says Google’s Irish boss, we’re still hiring

Port of Cork CEO Eoin McGettigan dockside in Ringaskiddy Terminal, Cork Harbour. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Port of Cork CEO Eoin McGettigan dockside in Ringaskiddy Terminal, Cork Harbour. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Irish Premium

Cork port looks to the future

Solar roof panels have the potential to significantly reduce your energy costs

Solar roof panels have the potential to significantly reduce your energy costs

Personal Finance Premium

How to soak up the sun, power your home and reduce those energy bills

Signify Health chief executive Kyle Armbrester at the University of Galway last week. Photo: Hany Marzouk

Signify Health chief executive Kyle Armbrester at the University of Galway last week. Photo: Hany Marzouk

Irish Premium

Signify Health aims for 200 staff at Galway hub

Some economists have predicted 28,000 completions this year

Some economists have predicted 28,000 completions this year

Property & Mortgages Premium

Property market finally delivers good news to hard-pressed homebuyers

David Watson in his impressive orchard

David Watson in his impressive orchard

Irish Premium

World’s first ‘smart’ car-charging cable leads the charge to power up EV drivers

Irish

US President Joe Biden has gone big on fiscal stimulus and tax cuts on the back of a rising dollar. Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

US President Joe Biden has gone big on fiscal stimulus and tax cuts on the back of a rising dollar. Photo: AP/Evan Vucci

Irish Premium

Richard Curran Opinion Currency turmoil will present an opportunity for firms targeting US

NTMA chief executive Frank O'Connor. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

NTMA chief executive Frank O'Connor. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Irish

NTMA pauses bond auctions a day after blowout Budget as Government borrowing needs shrink

Gavin Hydes, CEO of Joe Duffy Group. Photograph: Mark Condren

Gavin Hydes, CEO of Joe Duffy Group. Photograph: Mark Condren

Irish

Profits surge to €29.7m at Joe Duffy Group

Ivan Menezes, chief executive officer of Diageo. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Ivan Menezes, chief executive officer of Diageo. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Irish

Diageo boss Ivan Menezes is ‘overpaid’, claims shareholder adviser

Containers at the UK Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Containers at the UK Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Irish Premium

Cost of freight and timber fall in signal inflation pressure is starting to wane

NTMA chief executive Frank O’Connor speaks at a recent investor presentation

NTMA chief executive Frank O’Connor speaks at a recent investor presentation

Irish

NTMA steps back from bond markets as budget surplus promised

Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee

Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee

Irish Premium

Profits at Bon Secours hospital group rise to €8m in 2021

Mediahuis Ireland CEO Peter Vandermeersch

Mediahuis Ireland CEO Peter Vandermeersch

Irish

Mediahuis Ireland to close Newry print site and contract printing

World

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World

Fears Eurozone economy already in recession as confidence drops

A Next store in London

A Next store in London

World

Next cuts guidance as inflation weighs on UK consumers

A man walks past the Bank of England in the city of London.

A man walks past the Bank of England in the city of London.

World

Sterling slippery as BoE boost fades

European Central Bank

European Central Bank

World

Next Eurozone hike in focus as ‘big’ move backed

Shailesh Chandra unveils the Tata Tiago EV electric hatchback. Photograph Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Shailesh Chandra unveils the Tata Tiago EV electric hatchback. Photograph Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

World

India’s Tata Motors launches an €11,000 electric car

Offenders included heads of trading desks, deal-making teams and executives with national and global responsibilities. Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP

Offenders included heads of trading desks, deal-making teams and executives with national and global responsibilities. Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP

World

‘WhatsApp cops’ are a new force in bank compliance as Bank of America, Citi and Goldman are among Wall St firms pledging action

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng have dropped out of sight. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/PA Wire

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng have dropped out of sight. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/PA Wire

World Premium

Jon Ihle Opinion Bank of England papers over UK crisis, for the time being only

John Lyttle, CEO of Boohoo

John Lyttle, CEO of Boohoo

World

Boohoo sales fall to continue as cost of living drags on customer demand

Technology

The audio quality from the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is about the best you can get in a market that has seen huge jumps in rival devices

The audio quality from the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is about the best you can get in a market that has seen huge jumps in rival devices

Technology Premium

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 sound great, but they’ll cost you

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4’s 6.7-inch screen folds in half

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4’s 6.7-inch screen folds in half

Reviews Premium

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 folding phone is convenient to use, and it’s lots of fun too

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a great all-round health and fitness device

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a great all-round health and fitness device

Reviews Premium

Fitbit Sense 2 is a ‘pretty’ watch for those on a health kick

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 has a robust design

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 has a robust design

Reviews

Lenovo’s Yoga Tab 13 hits a sweet spot as a second work screen

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Photo: Stock image

News

Fast Company shuts its website after hack sends obscene and racist messages to Apple users

Yonder chief technology officer Patrick O’Boyle, chief executive Luke Mackey and engineering director Deepak Baliga

Yonder chief technology officer Patrick O’Boyle, chief executive Luke Mackey and engineering director Deepak Baliga

Technology

Yonder raises €2.7m to automate employee benefits

Head of Google Ireland Adaire Fox Martin. Photo: David Conachy

Head of Google Ireland Adaire Fox Martin. Photo: David Conachy

News Premium

Adaire Fox-Martin: Relax, says Google’s Irish boss, we’re still hiring

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta

News

Adrian Weckler Opinion The time to get aggressive is right now – that’s the gospel according to Mark Zuckerberg

Jobs

Alan Jope, chief executive officer of Unilever Plc, pauses during a panel session on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. World leaders, influential executives, bankers and policy makers attend the 49th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos from Jan. 22 - 25. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Alan Jope, chief executive officer of Unilever Plc, pauses during a panel session on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. World leaders, influential executives, bankers and policy makers attend the 49th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos from Jan. 22 - 25. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Jobs

Unilever CEO Jope to retire at end of 2023 after GSK setback

Domino's Pizza will recruit for a variety of positions, including pizza makers. File photo

Domino's Pizza will recruit for a variety of positions, including pizza makers. File photo

Jobs

Domino’s Pizza to recruit 1,000 staff here ahead of hectic winter season

DAA was heavily scrutinised earlier this year after major security delays at Dublin Airport led to passengers missing their flights. Photo: Frank McGrath

DAA was heavily scrutinised earlier this year after major security delays at Dublin Airport led to passengers missing their flights. Photo: Frank McGrath

Jobs

DAA closer to forming a shortlist for its top job following departure of Dalton Philips

Musician and actor Phelim Drew with Moore Street stall holders, Phyllis Tynan (right) and Caroline Alwright. Photo: Mark Stedman

Musician and actor Phelim Drew with Moore Street stall holders, Phyllis Tynan (right) and Caroline Alwright. Photo: Mark Stedman

Irish News

Moore Street market seeks new traders to bring life back to Dublin city centre

Aldi Ireland's managing director Niall O'Connor. Photograph: Daragh McSweeney/Provision

Aldi Ireland's managing director Niall O'Connor. Photograph: Daragh McSweeney/Provision

Jobs

Aldi set to create 140 full-time jobs across west of Ireland with €63m expansion

Richard Watson, managing partner at Furthr VC and Paul McNulty, CEO and founder of Donegal software firm 3D Issue. The company will add 24 new jobs after a €750,000 fundraise led by Furthr VC.

Richard Watson, managing partner at Furthr VC and Paul McNulty, CEO and founder of Donegal software firm 3D Issue. The company will add 24 new jobs after a €750,000 fundraise led by Furthr VC.

Jobs

Donegal firm 3D issue to create 24 new jobs after funding round

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, who opened Moffett's new head office in Monaghan on Wednesday

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, who opened Moffett's new head office in Monaghan on Wednesday

Jobs

Monaghan warehousing firm Moffett to add 30 jobs

More than half of Irish workers set to receive a pay rise in year ahead

More than half of Irish workers set to receive a pay rise in year ahead

Jobs

One-in-three employers to lift pay and perks this autumn

Personal Finance

Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland

Banking

Bank of Ireland fined record €100m over its treatment of customers in tracker mortgage scandal

Dublin city centre developments

Dublin city centre developments

Property & Mortgages

It takes 16 years’ pay to buy a home in Ireland, EU report finds

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath received criticism from callers to the 'Today with Claire Byrne' show yesterday. Photo: Frank McGrath

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath received criticism from callers to the 'Today with Claire Byrne' show yesterday. Photo: Frank McGrath

Tax

Parents who pay rent for student children will not get €500 credit

Bank of Ireland's Francesca McDonagh who has left the bank for another job. Photo: Fergal Phillips

Bank of Ireland's Francesca McDonagh who has left the bank for another job. Photo: Fergal Phillips

Banking

exclusive Bank of Ireland to be fined millions over tracker scandal

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien after yesterday's Budget at Government Buildings in Dublin yesterday. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien after yesterday's Budget at Government Buildings in Dublin yesterday. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Budget 2023 Premium

Mark Keenan Opinion Besides Help to Buy, Paschal Donohoe has thrown some very small bones at very big problems

Billy Kane, CEO of Finance Ireland. Photo: Fennell Photography

Billy Kane, CEO of Finance Ireland. Photo: Fennell Photography

Property & Mortgages

Finance Ireland doubles mortgage lending as broker channel grows in influence

Latest News

Panda Power customers have just days to switch

At present, there is a distinct lack of competition in the Irish pensions market. It is hoped the arrival of two new players will push fees down. Photo: Stock image

At present, there is a distinct lack of competition in the Irish pensions market. It is hoped the arrival of two new players will push fees down. Photo: Stock image

Pensions

Shake-up for Irish pensions market as two new international firms add competition

Small Business

Justin Cullen

Justin Cullen

Small Business

Sustainability education platform for SMEs aims to raise €1m in funding

Flipdish co-founders Conor McCarthy (left) and his brother James whose company is still thriving

Flipdish co-founders Conor McCarthy (left) and his brother James whose company is still thriving

Small Business

Unicorn bonanza: Private equity is now a boon to help smaller firms flourish

Central Bank deputy governor Derville Rowland. Photo: Mark Condren

Central Bank deputy governor Derville Rowland. Photo: Mark Condren

Small Business

SMEs fear banks can't meet need to move accounts

Isme's Neil McDonnell. Photo: Gareth Chaney

Isme's Neil McDonnell. Photo: Gareth Chaney

Small Business Premium

SMEs brace for cash flow hit amid fears of bigger ECB hike

Retail, hospitality and construction firms have so far dodged the post-Covid uptick in insolvencies. Photo: Bloomberg

Retail, hospitality and construction firms have so far dodged the post-Covid uptick in insolvencies. Photo: Bloomberg

Small Business

Almost 60pc increase in liquidation of SMEs in last three months

Ibec economist Gerard Brady

Ibec economist Gerard Brady

Small Business Premium

Post-Covid insolvencies rise by 50pc versus 2021

Eva Pau, commercial director of Asia Market. Photo: Mark Condren

Eva Pau, commercial director of Asia Market. Photo: Mark Condren

Small Business Premium

How Asia Market spiced up all our lives and taught us to eat well

Vromo founders Brian and Alan Hickey

Vromo founders Brian and Alan Hickey

Small Business Premium

Vromo ties up with Square with an eye firmly on US growth

Commercial Property

Some of the heat in construction inflation may be starting to fade. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Some of the heat in construction inflation may be starting to fade. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Commercial Property Premium

Paul McNeive Opinion You heard it here first – Irish construction costs are starting to come down

A residential site in Dundalk, Co Louth, with a guide price of €5m

A residential site in Dundalk, Co Louth, with a guide price of €5m

Commercial Property

Dundalk site in a good location offers housing potential

Four & Five Park Place is due for completion in May 2023

Four & Five Park Place is due for completion in May 2023

Commercial Property

New Park Place development will brighten Harcourt Luas area

Commercial Property

Maldron Hotel Oranmore on the market for over €13m

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Commercial Property Premium

Paul McNeive Opinion What’s on the Budget wish list for the property industry?

The 1.27-acre site of the Hebrew synagogue and community hall at 32a Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin

The 1.27-acre site of the Hebrew synagogue and community hall at 32a Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin

Commercial Property

Trio of south Dublin sites have significant residential potential

The restaurant comprises the ground floor of One Coppinger Row which interconnects with the lower ground floor of 57 South William Street

The restaurant comprises the ground floor of One Coppinger Row which interconnects with the lower ground floor of 57 South William Street

Commercial Property

New restaurant for rent at lively Dublin city centre location

The Bachelor Inn is close to O'Connell Bridge in Dublin

The Bachelor Inn is close to O'Connell Bridge in Dublin

Commercial Property

The Bachelor Inn and Athgarvan Inn present prospects for major redevelopments