Money
# money - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Money repatriated abroad has fallen in the last six years
Statistics show that the amount of money earned in Ireland by migrants and temporary workers and then sent abroad has fallen since the Ireland’s economic downturn.
# money - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Bruton defends spending the last of the nation’s savings
The final €6 billion left in National Pensions Reserve Fund is to be used to boost employment, says Richard Bruton TD.
# money - Friday 14 June, 2013
Ireland 9th in the EU for gender equality at work, but only 19th for power
When it comes to health, Ireland took the top spot in the EU.
# money - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Under 50s stop saving as they struggle to pay off mortgages
It is thought that the deadline for property tax registration may have triggered this.
# money - Monday 10 June, 2013
10 reasons we should welcome the rain
We knew the sunshine couldn’t last forever.
# money - Sunday 9 June, 2013
St Vincent de Paul warns of ‘potential money lending crisis’
The society has said that its members are becoming increasingly alarmed at the prevalence of money lenders.
# money - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Third sum of money reported missing from a Dublin garda premises
The money was recovered during an investigation in 2009.
# money - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Column: The UK will continue to be a far friendlier place for those drowning in debt
The new Personal Insolvency Act may work for some but it’s deficient for a sizeable portion of distressed borrowers, writes Ronan Coburn.
# money - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
Workers in Ireland earn an average of €697 a week
Workers in administrative and support services have seen an increase on last year while those employed in construction have fared worst.
“Worrying figures” show we spent less on clothing, books and furniture in April
Retail Ireland has said government must give consumers “hope and a reason to start spending”.
# money - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Column: Getting financial advice is a good idea, but check the small print
High commissions charged by financial advisors means there is always a conflict of interest when dealing with clients and many are far too well paid for their efforts, writes David Quinn.
# money - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Open thread: Are you a big tipper?
How much to tip and when? The internet is making us wonder.
# money - Sunday 19 May, 2013
7 desserts that will make you choke on your apple crumble
A €25,000 pudding?!
Column: Here’s how to protect your bank deposits in this unsettled economy
Many sensible individuals are now rightly worried about the security of their savings and investments, writes David Quinn who says diversification is key.
# money - Thursday 16 May, 2013
‘The banks are not lending’ belief is stopping SMEs applying for loans
The latest report by the ESRI says accessing finance is the third most reported problem facing small businesses in Ireland.
# money - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Refund scheme for alcohol containers ‘could reduce illegal dumping’
An Athy councillor says that introducing a refund deposit scheme would see fewer people dumping cans and bottles.
# money - Monday 6 May, 2013
The 10 highest paid soccer players in the world right now
I want to go there.
# money - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Floyd Mayweather is still undefeated and $32m richer after battering Robert Guerrero
The WBC welterweight champions won on points in Las Vegas last night.
# money - Saturday 4 May, 2013
AIB Deputy Chairman: I’m uncomfortable with banks not passing on mortgage cuts
Michael Somers said he believes Ireland is shooting itself in the foot with “heavy regulation” driving foreign banks away.
# money - Friday 3 May, 2013
Floyd Mayweather repeatedly called a ‘woman beater’ by next opponent’s dad
Mr Guerrero wasn’t shy when he got a hold of the mic last night.
# money - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Column: Hunger and the horsemeat scandal, both the consequences of inequality
We produce enough food for 10 times our population, but the horsemeat scandal shows just how inequality has forced people to low-price, low-quality food, writes Richard Manton.
Bad news for fossil fuels: cost of coal and briquettes to rise today
The Government is extending the carbon tax to solid fuels from today.
# money - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Syrian refugees ‘now make up 10 per cent of population of Lebanon’
Oxfam said the figure is comparable to the entire population of Belfast, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Derry all moving to Dublin.
# money - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Back again: Iceland re-elects the parties blamed for causing financial meltdown
Iceland’s voters flocked back to the two parties ousted in 2009 after presiding over the worst financial crisis ever to hit the country.
Column: Young people should leave school financially literate
How pensions work, how to read a payslip, dealing with personal taxes, how to choose and take out a loan (and how to pay it back), these should all be taught in school, writes Sinead Doherty.
# money - Saturday 27 April, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added double rainbow in Dublin
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
# money - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Poll: Would you support scrapping 1c and 2c coins?
A new pilot project in an Irish town will see the coins being taken out of use. Do you think it should go national?
# money - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Debt advice service threatened with funding cuts in agreement dispute
Companies funded through the Citizen’s Information Board have been given two months to sign service legal agreements to ensure funding.
# money - Monday 22 April, 2013
6 reasons it’s great that the ATMs are going to have tenners again
This is a game changer folks.
# money - Friday 19 April, 2013
Column: The insolvency process should be a competent public system that ensures everyone has access
The Personal Insolvency Practitioners (PIP) will not be given prescriptive rules around charges, meaning the person who is really in trouble and has no funds could be left on the insolvency scrap heap, writes David Hall, who says there are a number of issues that need to be changed immediately.
# money - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Man arrested over theft of €9,000 from Balbriggan garda station
The man in his 30s was arrested this morning.
# money - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Money recovered after Blackrock Post Office robbery
A man in his late 20s has been arrested.
Extract: I’ve left prostitution behind me, but I worry how my history will impact on my child
From a textbook dysfunctional home life, educational disadvantage and adolescent homelessness, Rachel Moran was primed for life as a prostitute. Here she tells her story about the losses prostitution can bring and how those you love can be tarred with shame by association.
# money - Monday 15 April, 2013
Column: I cried when I heard about the mobility allowance cut – I can’t take any more
The mobility grant gave me and my husband the chance to lead independent lives, with dignity, writes Miriam Murphy, who says this government are chipping away at the help for people with disabilities.
# money - Sunday 14 April, 2013
Call for BOI to introduce bank accounts with An Post
The Irish Postmasters’ Union has called on the Bank of Ireland to roll out bank accounts with An Post in line with a recent UK decision.
# money - Saturday 13 April, 2013
Aaron McKenna: It’s time for voluntary income taxes to fund frivolities like RTÉ
A voluntary income tax system is not one where citizens choose whether to pay any tax at all, but instead gives the option of paying additional contributions services that go beyond the basic function of government, writes Aaron McKenna.
Column: Should there be alcohol advertising in sport?
As a recovering alcoholic I should say that alcohol advertising and sponsorship has no place in sport, but I can’t: I know there are few options for sports clubs and I need my GAA club to stay open, writes an anonymous contributor.
Bitcoin or bit-con? Meet the crypto-currency that’s taking over the internet
We explain the online-only currency that’s been making waves this week – and meet some Irish people with a lot to lose…
# money - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Government criticised for scrapping Communion and Confirmation grants
The Department of Social Protection confirmed it was scrapping grants which covered the costs of religious sacraments.



























































