Bank of Ireland shares were 1.7 per cent lower in early trading

Donohoe has already served two terms of two-and-a-half years

AIB Group chief executive, Colin Hunt, said AIB "profoundly regrets" that the institution had to be rescued by the State almost two decades ago

The average mortgage rate fell to 3.72 per cent in April, according to new figures from the Central Bank.

Nomupay started operations in 2021 after buying licences from payments company Wirecard

The case alleges that Michael Fingleton Sr negligently mismanaged INBS and engaged in property 'gambles' with high-net-worth individuals

A transaction had looked doubtful in recent weeks as AIB’s shares had slumped following US president Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement.

AIB's share price has fallen due to a global stock market rout unleashed by US president Donald Trump's tariffs

'They're sitting there going into their 30's in a position where they're saying: 'Okay, not only do I have to try and start saving, I have to get back to zero before I can start saving'.

The State has cut its shareholding in AIB Group to 12.5 per cent

Some commentators are predicting a mortgage price war

Concerns about the economic outlook were offset by easing worries around household finances

Brendan Mullin has pleaded not guilty to one count of stealing €500,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank

AIB has cut the interest rate it offers on fixed-rate green mortgage products by 0.25 per cent

The analysis is part of the Central Bank's quarterly bulletin for Q3 where they said the capacity of housing supply to meet underlying demographic needs is a key driver of sustainable growth in living standards.

Jack Chambers said that government was seeking to strike a balance between restraining spending and continuing economic growth.

The fast-food chain said it expects the expansion plan to create around 24,000 new jobs.

The Central Bank said the recommendations will be implemented over the coming months

Jack Chambers, who was promoted into the ministerial role last month, said the budget will take place on October 1st.

The RevPoints scheme allows customers to turn their spending into rewards, including airline miles and discounts

The digital bank now has nearly 10 million customers and is preparing to expand across Europe.

Revolut claims to have 2.7 million customers in Ireland

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said the focus was on implementing the budget announced last October

AIB shares rose 4 per cent in early trading

The maximum state pension is currently €277.30 a week for those aged 66 to 79 or €287.30 a week for those aged 80 or older.

It comes after the Cabinet approved the general scheme of the Access to Cash Bill which is designed to ensure continued availability of cash and ATMs.

Bank of Ireland lifted its net interest income guidance for the second time in three months

Budget 2024 included a temporary tax relief designed to benefit small landlords.

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said Budget 2024 was framed against a backdrop of “global uncertainty”

The government has signalled it will spend cautiously – despite expecting a surplus of 10 billion euro this year.

The total cost of Budget 2024 is around €6.4 billion, with taxation measures worth €1.1 billion of the total