Irish League of Credit Unions

Lender representatives to urge Minister of State to back the setting up of new policy

Submission proposes that the sector be able to lend in groups on larger transactions

With Ulster and KBC withdrawing, customers need new homes for their money

Plan that aims to improve energy ratings of 500,000 homes faces number of challenges

Credit unions say there are now fresh concerns over requirement to hand over PPSNs

The cost of schoolbooks typifies wider problems with an education system in which the State forgoes the right to impose centralised standards

Joanne Hunt: Some six in 10 parents say preparing for return to school is a financial burden

Q+A with Dominic Coyle: Elderly couple looking to purchase a new car

Party is seeking amendment to legislation proposing 36% cap on APR for borrowers

After years of lobbying and discussion, funds are expected to launch in 2021

First South to introduce €1 charge on deposits following widespread limits on the level of savings

Minister for Finance announces significant reductions to two main regulatory charges

Nearly half of parents will consider Covid-19 measures put in place before allowing children return to school

Childcare in Ireland is expensive - but there are grants and subsidies to help ease the burden

State’s deposit guarantee scheme was invoked on July 2nd

Credit union managers concerned over lack of borrowing appetite, survey shows

Central Bank triggers deposit guarantee scheme to protect members’ savings

Regulator refused request to defer €22m in State levies and to reduce capital buffers

Not enough understanding of credit cards, 72% of respondents to ICLU survey say

Food scares, Brexit fears, rising costs, and how to cut a pineapple

Man (71) given until April to repay outstanding €19,000 taken in loan scam

‘The main thing to consider is the interest rate. Don’t get blind-sided by special offers’

No Child 2020: Nothing could be more financially prudent than eliminating child poverty

No Child 2020: The high cost of school books affects some families worse than others

Finding a place to live can be a deeply traumatic experience in the current rental market

Parents have spent over €20bn educating their young, despite free schooling

Sandra calculates that back to school costs for her daughter will come to €1,367 this summer

Credit unions across the country are imposing savings caps as interest rate squeeze tightens

Move blamed on banks charging credit unions to keep their money on deposit

Pricewatch: Here is our guide to a clear-headed, stress-free financial spring clean

“Lack of real knowledge” of how interest is applied also highlighted in credit union study

A small number of co-ops, where developments are built and run by residents, are currently building homes

Survey shows consumers focus on affordability rather than true cost of loan

We look at the academic, practical, and financial factors students should consider before deciding on a college or course

Savings in sector grow by quarter to €14.6bn over five years

Micro loans scheme could provide an alternative if properly rolled out

Health correspondent Susan Mitchell named as deputy editor of the newspaper

Former IDA executive could return to journalism as a replacement for Tom Lyons

Central Bank proposes easing long-term lending restrictions imposed on sector

Central Bank is considering loosening the rules but also says sector could lend more