Did the Government sell PTSB on the cheap?

Amid feverish late-night negotiations 18 years ago, the then government, a coalition of Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, made a monumental decision to rescue Ireland's drowning banks.

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Revealed: Landlords' furious emails to ministers

The increase in eviction notices won't come as a surprise to Cabinet members because many received correspondence from property owners before the legislation was enacted, writes David Murphy.

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Eviction notices from landlords jump by 41% in Q4 - RTB

The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 41% in the last three months of 2025 compared to the same time a year earlier, according to data from the State's Residential Tenancies Board...

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Home Office U-turn will let some dual nationals use EU passport to enter UK

EU citizens with post-Brexit settlement status in UK will not have to present British passport to airlines

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5 ways the Iran war will impact your cost of living

It has been a week since the US and Israel began air strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran and a spike in energy prices. RTÉ's Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy assesses ho...

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3 ways Middle East conflict could affect Irish consumers

Oil prices have surged on world markets since the conflict in the Middle East started on Saturday. While oil prices are up, the surge in gas has been even more dramatic.

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European gas prices surged by 46%

European gas prices have surged by 46% following a decision by Qatar Energy to halt production at a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant due to attacks in the Middle East.

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What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic US Supreme Court ruling which rejected Donald Trump's tariffs, the immediate impact on Ireland has become clear.

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Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick

A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy.

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Three multinationals paying 46% of Corporation Tax - IFAC

The State's fiscal watchdog has estimated that almost half of the Corporation Tax collected by the State is paid by three multinational companies.

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What do the new rental rules mean?

Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy explains new rules which will mean enormous changes for new renters.

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Poems from Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukrainian Soldier and Poet Yaryna Chornohuz in conversation with Martina Devlin.

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Taoiseach accepts St Patrick's Day White House invite

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tonight confirmed he has accepted a formal invitation to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on St Patrick's Day.

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Housing minister in multiple battles over new rent rules

The Cabinet gave the green light this week to legislation that radically alters the market for tenants and landlords.

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Trump Chickens Out About 73% of the Time on Tariffs

New research from Bloomberg Economics quantifies how often the US president follows through on his trade threats.

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Ireland in unstable relationship with Donald Trump's US

Ireland is much more exposed than other countries to trade with the US and a week of geopolitical chaos has led to uncomfortable truths emerging, writes David Murphy.

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O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink

The Ryanair group chief executive has said he does not understand whey Elon Musk has taken such "umbrage" to his rationale for not using the Starlink internet service on Ryanair flights.

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Economy gets fatter from making the world slimmer

Bertie Ahern's famous economic analysis that the "boom is getting boomier" is an apt description for what is happening in Ireland now.

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Uisce Éireann fined €20m for not hitting leak fix targets

The regulator for Uisce Éireann has said that the water utility has missed a target for reducing leaks.

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New housing strategy: overview & analysis

Special post on the Government's new housing strategy

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Once more with feeling: Govt's latest housing plan on way

The Government will launch its housing plan tomorrow. It will be the fourth in 12 years.

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Why damage from US tariffs may not be as bad as feared

A former US Commerce Secretary, who served during Donald Trump's first term in office, believes Ireland will avoid the most painful consequences of White House's economic policies.

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What does the sale of PTSB mean for consumers?

PTSB bank has been put up for sale. Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy explains its impact.

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