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Mortgage interest rates: Central Bank action pointless

IRISH banks — including one bailed out by taxpayers — are back making huge profits while home-owners on variable mortgage rates pay 2% more than those in other eurozone countries.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2016

Bankers caused pain and damage to us all

While the world economy is still trying to recover from the 2008 financial crisis, most of the bankers who caused the collapse are still enjoying big salaries and have faced few, if any, consequences.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Taoiseach must help Ibrahim Halawa

For more than three years, the Egyptian government has been abusing the human rights of Ibraham Halawa, an Irish citizen being held in appalling conditions in prison to face what many experienced observers believe are trumped-up criminal charges.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Dangers of fentanyl

It might be too much to expect habitual heroin users to take much notice of a health warning from the Health Service Executive, considering that their addiction is life-threatening in any event.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Eighth Amendment - Respect for process and democracy

CORA SHERLOCK, a spokeswoman for the Pro Life Campaign, has attacked the Citizens’ Assembly on the Constitution, saying it is clear that its purpose is to facilitate a referendum with a view to removing the constitutional ban on abortion.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Brexit economic woes - We face as much risk as Britain

THE reality of Britain’s decision to leave the EU is becoming more stark by the day, with the Lloyds Banking Group yesterday announcing that it is cutting 3,000 jobs and shutting 200 branches in the UK, as it braces itself for a cut in interest rates.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016