Time to budget for a new eurozone pact

Why does one fibre broadband package cost nearly twice as much as another using the same line? Are Irish households paying more than they need to for internet access? And do speed guarantees matter when choosing a provider?Adrian Weckler is joined by Irish Independent reporter and journalist Saoirse Hanley to examine the gap in broadband pricing across Ireland, with some fibre packages costing almost twice as much as rivals. They discuss rising prices after introductory offers, minimum guaranteed speeds, long term contracts and what consumers should focus on when choosing a broadband.You can listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts. Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI use

In today’s economy, it can sometimes feel like the gap between those earning enough to save and invest for the future and those who are just earning enough to get by is growing ever bigger. But the key to building wealth isn’t just earning more. Katie Byrne chats to investment adviser Sjoerd Bak to uncover the money habits that can help you build wealth on an average salary.Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Sjoerd BakThe content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product 

Ireland has long relied on multinational tech companies to fuel jobs growth and tax revenue but are we becoming dangerously dependent on them?Professor Joe Haslam, executive director of the Owner´s Scaleup Program at IE Business School and Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and barrister, Barry Ward join Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show.They discuss warnings from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, whether Ireland is living beyond its means and what happens if major employers like Apple, Microsoft or Eli Lilly decide to leave.You can listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts.Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI use

In a short time, more and more people have become very comfortable handing over the (various) reins of their lives to AI. Perhaps they use it for a work pitch, a fitness regime or even a wedding speech. But what about their money? Indo Money journalist Saoirse Hanley tells host Katie Byrne about using AI as a financial therapist.Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Saoirse HanleyThe content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

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Tánaiste says it’s ‘painful’ to see rift between Healy-Rae brothers play out in public

Keir Starmer apologises to families of five people killed by British soldiers in Belfast in 1972

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