According to Bertie Ahern’s radio interview with Miriam O’Callaghan, he is a very simple person with very complex tax affairs and even more complex betting habits.

Bono and Miriam O’Callaghan were among those who had soft toys photographed for an exhibition, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

The annual cost of running the average family is down slightly to €10,571. Miriam O’Neill of the AA looks behind the figures.

The media firm owned by RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan was back in the black last year after seeing a positive swing of €29,718.