News - Central Bank

Longford and Roscommon deemed most affordable counties for first-time home buyers

The research shows that six counties now require salaries above 80 thousand euro to qualify for a mortgage.

Aug 24, 2025 13:41

A Bill will be signed off at Cabinet today which gives the Central Bank new powers to address problems in rural and regional areas.

Jul 24, 2024 13:24

Nationally, a total of €6.8 billion per month was spent through card transactions including withdrawals during the period.

Oct 8, 2023 11:51

New figures from Geowax show the average price of a home in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region stands at €168,000.

Aug 4, 2023 13:29

According to the MyHome.ie report, new home buyers are paying almost 8 times the average annual income for a house.

Jan 3, 2023 13:18

Manager of the North Midlands Credit Union, Tom Allen, says the increase in savings has led to them having to find €3 million in reserves

Dec 16, 2022 17:31

The Central Bank is expected to loosen it's mortgage rules later today

Oct 19, 2022 09:22

Over 100,000 jobs are to be created by 2024

Jan 26, 2022 08:17

The call comes as many towns in the region faced bank closures in recent weeks.

Oct 21, 2021 17:17

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