# Money

All time

# down the drain

Water meters are not the new e-voting machines - they cost us a lot more

To date, the State has spent €465 million on the water metering project.

16.3k

181

Dec 4th 2016, 8:45 AM

# Economy

Fiscal watchdog warns of "loss of momentum" of economic growth

A new report said increased spending would have to be offset by raising taxes.

7.9k

Nov 30th 2016, 7:04 AM

# Irish Unity

Sinn Féin says it won't cost as much as people think to bring about a united Ireland

A discussion document launched by the party today said the issue of of affordability has been subject to “wild speculation”.

18.6k

176

Nov 28th 2016, 11:34 AM

# Sponsored By Bord Gáis

Open thread: What's your best tip to save money around the holiday season?

Ho, ho, ho…

7.7k

Nov 22nd 2016, 2:55 PM

# Revenue

Less than half of this year's tax defaulters have paid up in full

Minister Michael Noonan has indicated that publication notices in future will indicate the payment status in relation to published tax settlements.

18.1k

Nov 20th 2016, 7:10 AM

# Work

Good news for Irish workers as most companies plan pay hikes in 2017

Just under three quarters of businesses expect to pay their staff more next year.

15.8k

Oct 27th 2016, 6:10 AM

# down the drain

It's going to cost €123 million to keep Irish Water afloat due to water charges shortfall

The funding is to last for the period of the water charges suspension up to 2017.

15.5k

113

Oct 18th 2016, 7:04 PM

# Poll

Almost 90% of people think politicians should forgo their pay increase

TDs are set to see their wages restored by €2,700 in April and another €2,700 in January.

10.0k

Oct 17th 2016, 11:35 PM

# mo money mo savings

Saving money in your 20s and 30s? It CAN be done - and here's how

We talked to successful savers for their tips on squirrelling it away.

38.4k

Oct 12th 2016, 11:00 AM

# Change generation

What are the biggest expenses for Irish households?

The roof over our heads, the food in our belly and the means of getting from A to B top the list.

43.0k

Oct 10th 2016, 11:00 AM

# wads in atlanta

McIlroy's back 9 magic keeps him in the hunt behind DJ at lucrative Tour Championship

The Tour Championship has a hell of a lot of money to offer.

6.2k

Sep 23rd 2016, 9:33 AM

# Money

Spieth would take Ryder Cup triumph over $10 million

The world number four Jordan Spieth is determined to see “champagne falling off the balcony” for the USA this month.

3.8k

Sep 21st 2016, 10:57 AM

# Troubled Waters

SeaWorld stock drops to all-time low after it ends killer whale shows

Earlier this year, the Orlando, Florida, company said it won’t breed killer whales and would stop using them in shows.

26.1k

Sep 20th 2016, 10:26 PM

# Collecting the bills

Even President Higgins has to trek to the ATM for cash every now and then

The president stopped off at an ATM in Cork to get some cash on a recent visit.

54.3k

Sep 17th 2016, 7:30 PM

# sponsored by electric ireland

Want to be happier? Try saving more money

Spending helps too (but you’ll need to save first).

11.8k

Sep 16th 2016, 11:05 AM

# On the rise

Dublin rents have bypassed the Celtic Tiger peak and reached an all-time high

The Residential Tenancy Board index shows the surge in rents has now spread outside of the capital.

16.4k

118

Sep 15th 2016, 8:41 AM

# Back in black

Man United the first British club to earn more than half a billion pounds in one year

And the revenue is expected to keep rising.

5.1k

Sep 12th 2016, 3:03 PM

# crackdown

New garda taskforce seizes €100,000 after stopping truck on M50

A 32-year-old man was also arrested at the scene but has since been released without charge.

32.5k

Sep 4th 2016, 7:18 PM

# Unemployment

Live Register: The number of people signing on has fallen below 300,000

The figures show that there are now 299,200 people officially signed on, compared with 340,700 from this time last year.

13.3k

Sep 1st 2016, 12:32 PM

# distribution

Here's how Iceland chose to spend some of their Euro 2016 money

The figures make for interesting reading from an Irish perspective.

18.8k

Aug 22nd 2016, 4:26 PM

# leprechaun economics

We might have to give the EU an extra €280 million because of those inflated GDP figures

The massive 26% hike in GDP was decried by one financial journalist as a “work of Irish fiction”.

16.8k

Jul 20th 2016, 2:35 PM

# Brexit

An investment firm is moving 100 jobs from London to Dublin - but NOT because of Brexit

“To be clear, this is all part of this long term strategy”.

19.2k

Jul 1st 2016, 1:37 PM

# Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is now the top-grossing actress ever

She is tenth overall.

16.9k

Jul 1st 2016, 9:04 AM

# Audit

Here's what almost half a million euro from 11 Console credit cards was spent on

Foreign trips, designer clothes and cash withdrawals totalling €83,484 make up just part of the spend.

111k

194

Jun 28th 2016, 10:15 PM

# Bank Account

Bank of Ireland apologises for technical issue with debit cards

There were a number of complaints online today.

38.4k

131

Jun 27th 2016, 4:59 PM

# Money Money Money

Deliveroo's contentious new contracts are already in use abroad

Delivery men and women in Australia and the United Kingdom raised similar concerns earlier this year.

43.6k

Jun 26th 2016, 9:30 PM

# money issues

Over €360m wiped off value of Irish taxpayers' stake in banks after Brexit vote

The Irish state has a large stake in several banks which saw their share prices dive this morning.

22.9k

Jun 24th 2016, 12:54 PM

# big spenders

Parents splash out €836 on their child's First Communion, while kids rake in over €500

Some children are making more than €800.

15.3k

Jun 20th 2016, 8:15 AM

# Financial Abuse

Vast majority of elderly abuse is carried out by a close friend or family member

A new campaign aims to highlight the financial abuse of the elderly.

11.8k

Jun 15th 2016, 6:05 AM

# strictly business

Six Nations searching for new title sponsor after RBS confirm split

It’s likely that the competition will have a wide range of possible alternatives.

7.6k

Jun 3rd 2016, 2:28 PM

# big win

Syndicate scoops €8m - and the winners want to remain anonymous

There are four members of the syndicate, which bought the ticket in Wexford.

31.9k

May 10th 2016, 3:13 PM

# dormant accounts fund

Nearly €30 million in money left lying around is going to good causes

The disbursement comes as part of €28.5 million which will be used to fight disadvantage across the country.

19.2k

May 4th 2016, 7:33 PM

# just resting

Revenue has taken back millions from people hiding money in offshore accounts

The organisation is appealing for anyone evading tax by holding money overseas to come forward.

19.9k

Apr 27th 2016, 7:15 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think private health insurance is worth the money?

Around 46% of the Irish population have private health insurance.

46.2k

154

Apr 26th 2016, 10:19 AM

# Celtic tigers

Ireland's super wealthy battle it out in the latest Sunday Times Rich List

Familiar names are near the top but there are some young pretenders nipping at their heels.

74.5k

Apr 24th 2016, 8:45 AM

# greener pastures

Farmers put pay scandal behind them and elect new IFA president

Joe Healy has said a remuneration committee will decide his salary,

18.2k

Apr 19th 2016, 7:20 PM

Voices

Dublin needs to invest more in itself, not the rest of the country

The reality is that Dublin accounts for 40% of the nations economy and so it attracts an outsized proportion of its investment, writes Aaron McKenna.

601

135

Apr 9th 2016, 8:00 AM

Voices

Vulture funds pick and peck and they're not finished yet

The vultures arrived in Ireland after the crisis when they realised there was a lot of property up for grabs at knock down prices, writes Michael Byrne.

809

Mar 27th 2016, 8:00 AM

# going ape

Take a break and watch this monkey's startled response to a magic trick

Monkey magic.

24.7k

Mar 22nd 2016, 11:40 AM

# away for the day

€93,000 a week paid out for gardaí lunches and overnight stays last year

Gardaí can claim the allowance when they are further than 3.22 kilometres away from their base station for more than five hours.

25.5k

Mar 20th 2016, 7:30 AM