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Irish Life Health announces further price rise from January 2026

Irish Life Health has confirmed that it will apply another round of premium increases from January 2026, with prices rising by an average of 5 per cent across its policy ...
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Could cash regain importance under Ireland’s new access-to-cash law?

New legislation aimed at protecting access to cash has now come into force, placing clear obligations on financial institutions to maintain ATM availability nationwide. The measure responds to growing concerns ...
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Employer registration opens for new ‘My Future Fund’ pension scheme

Employers can now begin registering for Ireland’s new pension auto enrolment system, My Future Fund, ahead of its formal launch on 1 January. The scheme is designed to bring hundreds ...
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Bank of Ireland to launch pilot loan to help homeowners trade down

Bank of Ireland has announced plans to pilot a new lending product designed to support homeowners who wish to trade down. The initiative, scheduled to launch in early 2026, will ...
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Mortgage approvals reach strongest levels in years, driven by first-time buyer demand

New data from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows a significant rebound in mortgage activity, with 45,500 approvals issued between January and October, representing a combined value of €14.6 billion. ...
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Consumers warned to stay alert as online scams surge during Black Friday sales

As the Black Friday and Cyber Monday season gets underway, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is urging shoppers to exercise strong caution amid a rise in sophisticated online scams. ...
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EU reaches agreement on strengthened protections against online payment fraud

European Union negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on a new framework aimed at reducing online payment fraud and improving consumer protection. The measures will place greater responsibility on banks ...
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Fiscal watchdog warns Government over short-term budgeting and rising expenditure

Ireland’s independent fiscal watchdog has raised concerns about the Government’s current approach to managing the public finances. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) argues that the State is becoming increasingly ...
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Bank of Ireland announces pilot loan to help homeowners trade down

Bank of Ireland has outlined a new lending initiative that aims to make it easier for homeowners who wish to downsize. The bank plans to pilot the product in early ...
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