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No-deal Brexit to increase cost of importing cars from UK – Revenue

25th January 2019

A no-deal Brexit would significantly impact and change the economics of bringing a car from the UK into Ireland. That is according to the Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners, who is appearing before the Oireachtas Finance Committee. Niall Cody said if the UK leaves the EU those who buy cars in the UK will be […]

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Ombudsman warns financial firms on treatment of customers

25th January 2019

FINANCIAL firms have been warned by the ombudsman for sector to treat customers fairly. Financial services ombudsman Ger Deering’s warning came after making findings against a large number of them. He said financial firms are often not willing to listen to customers or engage properly. His decisions are legally binding. The ombudsman has the power […]

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Ombudsman warns financial firms on treatment of customers

25th January 2019

FINANCIAL firms have been warned by the ombudsman for sector to treat customers fairly. Financial services ombudsman Ger Deering’s warning came after making findings against a large number of them. He said financial firms are often not willing to listen to customers or engage properly. His decisions are legally binding. The ombudsman has the power […]

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Ombudsman Report – underpayment of credit card debt

25th January 2019

Pavel acquired a credit card in 1998 and made the necessary repayments on the card every month until October 2012, when he accidentally underpaid the amount by €19. He called the lender in November to say that he would make the payment of €19 as well as the late fee charge of €15. But following […]

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Ombudsman Report – underpayment of credit card debt

25th January 2019

Pavel acquired a credit card in 1998 and made the necessary repayments on the card every month until October 2012, when he accidentally underpaid the amount by €19. He called the lender in November to say that he would make the payment of €19 as well as the late fee charge of €15. But following […]

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How scheme will work for those at risk of losing home

24th January 2019

A new option has been offered for those in deep arrears. Anyone considering the scheme would be wise to get independent financial advice. Here is how it works: Q: What is this latest scheme to help those in mortgage distress? A: The Arizun ‘Stay In Your Home’ solution is a private rental scheme targeted at […]

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IDA chief: Brexit can help lure investment from UK

24th January 2019

Brexit presents an opportunity for Ireland to win foreign direct investment (FDI) that would otherwise have gone to the UK, according to IDA boss Martin Shanahan. However, UBS chairman Axel Weber, formerly the head of Germany’s Central Bank, warned the World Economic Forum that a no-deal Brexit would have “real spillovers” for the global economy. […]

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IDA chief: Brexit can help lure investment from UK

24th January 2019

Brexit presents an opportunity for Ireland to win foreign direct investment (FDI) that would otherwise have gone to the UK, according to IDA boss Martin Shanahan. However, UBS chairman Axel Weber, formerly the head of Germany’s Central Bank, warned the World Economic Forum that a no-deal Brexit would have “real spillovers” for the global economy. […]

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Applicants for court-approved debt deals fall

24th January 2019

There has been a fall in the number of people applying for court-approved debt deals. Around 1,000 people got an approved insolvency deal to keep them in their homes last year, a rise on the previous year, according to the Insolvency Service of Ireland. There has been a fall in the numbers being declared bankrupt. […]

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Applicants for court-approved debt deals fall

24th January 2019

There has been a fall in the number of people applying for court-approved debt deals. Around 1,000 people got an approved insolvency deal to keep them in their homes last year, a rise on the previous year, according to the Insolvency Service of Ireland. There has been a fall in the numbers being declared bankrupt. […]

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