Banks
Noel Bardon on 22 Jul 2021
Bank closures ‘undermining’ the rural economy – ICSA
The ICSA has criticised banks for closing branches in rural areas, a move the organisation says is damaging to communities.
Margaret Nolan on 28 Jun 2021
Money Mentor - State to sell Bank of Ireland shares, AIB agrees deal with UB
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan outlines the Government's plans to sell Bank of Ireland shares, and AIB Bank agrees deal with Ulster Bank.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jun 2021
Beef farmers lagging behind with benchmarking
Ulster Bank's Cormac McKervey pointed out that the report could be used to highlight the need for investment on the farm.u
Niall Hurson on 23 Jun 2021
Banks keen to lend to young farmers with a business plan
The pillar banks have said that time spent creating business plans is time well spent by young farmers. Niall Hurson and Noel Bardon report.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 26 May 2021
Sheep farmer has €1m debt halved
A personal insolvency arrangement helped to save a sheep farmer and his family from losing their farm and home.
Niall Hurson on 23 May 2021
Banks 'nervous of lending' to young farmers over Belview cheese plant row
Banks are reportedly asking young farmers if they will be able to sell their milk as a result of the ongoing cheese plant row.
Margaret Nolan on 17 May 2021
Money Mentor: switch farm bank accounts or be switched?
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan advises account holders what to expect if switching bank accounts from Ulster Bank.
Amii McKeever on 28 Apr 2021
Family farm evolution
With the kids now at an age where Gráinne O’Neill is not running from here to there, she is with her husband Darragh on their farm. He explains to Amii McKeever how he couldn’t do it without her
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
Farms better off as limited companies
Even relatively small farms in NI should potentially consider whether they become limited companies, a UFU webinar was told
Lorcan Allen on 19 Mar 2021
Could negative interest rates drive up land prices in Ireland?
If Irish banks move to introduce negative interest rates on cash deposits, it could have a major impact on the price of land in Ireland, writes Lorcan Allen.
Pat O'Toole on 19 Mar 2021
Land Report: trends in the farmland market
Dairy farmers are driving the land sale and rental markets, but Pat O’Toole asks if CAP reform is about to affect the balance between the two.
Letters to the Editor on 17 Mar 2021
Letter: bank closures across rural Ireland
"Bank closures - maybe it's time we shouted stop." - Marian Dalton, Co Carlow
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
New service to deal with bank complaints
The Business Banking Resolution Service has been set up to help resolve disputes
Trevor Boland on 03 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: we must leave no one behind as the world moves online
Trevor Boland acknowledges while change and technology is inevitable, we must not leave large parts of society or the rural economy behind in a move to the online world.
Barry Cassidy on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank to exit the Irish market
The move will affect an estimated 10,000 farmers with borrowings from Ulster Bank, and a further 10,000 availing of current account facilities.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
Elliott ramps up the pressure on Aryzta board with binding takeover offer
The AGM of Aryzta due to be held next week will be closely watched by many as it will decided the future direction of the company.
Niall Hurson on 02 Dec 2020
Deadline for €2bn credit guarantee scheme extended
The IFA has called for the terms of the scheme to be extended to cover losses incurred as a result of Brexit.
Peter McCann on 20 Nov 2020
Marts and agri suppliers to remain open in NI
Livestock marts and agricultural suppliers in Northern Ireland are not required to close under the latest coronavirus restrictions.
Matt Dempsey on 28 Oct 2020
Dempsey at Large: full circle on interest rates
I heard of bona fide farmers receiving notification from their bank that they were going to be charged a “negative interest rate” on their cash balances.
Niall Hurson on 21 Oct 2020
Banks report poor uptake for credit guarantee scheme
Businesses are required to declare that their turnover or projected turnover has been reduced by 15% as a result of COVID-19.