A businessman who began supporting a suicide prevention charity after appearing on television has been named Philanthropist of the Year today.

AN estate agent who wants to empower young children with a sense of purpose and justice through a cultural twinning programme has scooped a top award.

An estate agent who wants to empower young children with a sense of purpose and justice through a cultural twinning programme has scooped a top award.

IN what is being seen by many as a coming of age for Irish women, Ireland’s first philanthropy fund has been set up by women to tackle problems facing less advantaged women across the country.

The Community Foundation for Ireland has established a food recovery fund to help frontline community and voluntary groups provide assistance to those worst-affected by the recent floods.

BUSINESS leaders have been advised to consider philanthropy, or charitable donation, as a means to reduce their income tax liability, and save thousands of euro annually.

THE financial services regulator (IFSRA) considered withdrawing National Irish Bank’s banking licence in the light of its tax evasion overcharging scandals.