Household debt continues to decline but still fifth highest in EU
New figures from the Central Bank reveal that while household debt continues to decline here, it remains the fifth highest in the EU. The Central Bank’s Household Credit Market Report for 2019 said that household debt stood at €136.9 billion, or €28,186 per person, in the first quarter of 2019. This compares with a level of […]
Tax deadline looms for self-assessed taxpayers
The tax deadline for self-assessed taxpayers is at the end of the month. It is that time of the year for self-employed and other self-assessed taxpayers to get their affairs in order before the October 31 filing deadline. Unlike Brexit, it is a firm deadline, unless you are filing online in which case the deadline […]
UK to focus on goods flowing as smoothly as possible
UK officials will prioritise the flow of goods into the UK over customs payments and paperwork in the event of a no-deal Brexit. That is according to a UK government official, who said it would be possible for hauliers and others moving goods into Britain to complete customs declarations and pay duties afterwards rather than at […]
UK to focus on goods flowing as smoothly as possible
UK officials will prioritise the flow of goods into the UK over customs payments and paperwork in the event of a no-deal Brexit. That is according to a UK government official, who said it would be possible for hauliers and others moving goods into Britain to complete customs declarations and pay duties afterwards rather than at […]
High ranking in global pensions index masks underlying sustainability issues
High ranking in global pensions index masks underlying sustainability issues Ireland has the 11th best pensions system in the world, according to the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pensions Index. The index placed Ireland ahead of countries such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain and Austria. However, the high ranking masks underlying concerns about sustainability. With […]