Permanent TSB raise interest rates by 0.5% 

Customers with mortgage approval have until October 31 to drawdown to avail of previous rates.

Permanent TSB has raised interest rates on new fixed-rate mortgages by 0.5% following further hikes announced by the European Central Bank (ECB).

The new rates will come into effect on Monday, July 31. There is no change for home loan customers on existing fixed rates.