The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing – The Irish Times
The sources of stress differ across regions. In developing countries, it’s food prices. In the US, healthcare often…
Buying your first house in Ireland, 2026 vs 2006: ‘I borrowed seven times my income’ – The Irish Times
Was it easier for first-time buyers 20 years ago? You could certainly buy a home of your own…
Disgraced former solicitor Michael Lynn carries out community service in lieu of detention – The Irish Times
Disgraced former solicitor Michael Lynn has been temporarily released from prison under a scheme that allows prisoners to…
Co Meath man has €14m Nama debt written off for €37,000 – The Irish Times
A Co Meath man has had a €14 million debt owed to the National Asset Management Agency (Nama)…
Dublin house prices are slipping. What is going on? – The Irish Times
There was a notable finding in the latest report from Daft.ie on property prices, which gave an overall…
Lesson of Swiss vote may be that Ireland can’t avoid immigration issue forever – The Irish Times
The headlines about last Sunday’s Swiss referendum on immigration focused on how those opposed to the proposal of…
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economy – The Irish Times
A bit like a footballer who celebrates getting on the World Cup scoresheet after blasting the ball past…
AIB holdouts present a headache for the bank – The Irish Times
The limited success of AIB’s recent “odd lot” offer for shareholders leaves both sides in something of a…
Seán Dunne challenge to bankruptcy officials ‘a complete waste of court time and legal resources’ – The Irish Times
Businessman Seán Dunne’s challenge to the validity of the appointment of officials overseeing his bankruptcy has been thrown…
Celtic Tiger-era shopping centre built at a cost of €25m by McNamara seeking €3m – The Irish Times
Having served as an unwelcome reminder of the economic crash since it was built at an estimated cost…
Spending on scheme to fix defects in Celtic-Tiger era apartments could be capped – The Irish Times
Spending on a €2.5 billion scheme to address safety defects in Celtic Tiger-era apartments could be capped, The…
‘I was going to lose my home … It was one of the darkest times’ – The Irish Times
The aftershocks of the financial crash are still being felt almost two decades on with the number of…