Bank of Ireland puts aside €400m amid motor finance scandal

BANK of Ireland has put aside more than €400 million to compensate British and Irish customers caught up in a growing motor finance mis-selling scandal. This decision follows a recent report released by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which scrutinised commissions between lenders and car dealers. The FCA alleges that these deals encouraged dealers to push customers … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland puts aside €400m amid motor finance scandal

THE opening of the National Children’s Hospital has been postponed once again, marking the 16th delay since construction began in 2016. The project, originally estimated at €987m, has now ballooned to €2.2bn, with the finish line pushed into 2026. Located at the St James’s Hospital campus in Dublin, the hospital’s construction has been marred by protracted disagreements, … [Read more...] about National Children’s Hospital faces 16th opening delay

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IRISH language activist Linda Ervine has been honoured by the Open University (OU) this week.The... … [Read more...] about Irish language advocate Linda Ervine receives honorary doctorate from Open University

A VIGIL is due to be held in memory of a teenager who died in a fatal attack in a Tusla residenti... … [Read more...] about Vigil to be held for teenager who died in Tusla attack as 17-year-old charged with murder