Due to supply and demand issues on the global market since 2020, energy suppliers have been steadily charging more and more for gas and electricity. Many households are now facing energy poverty – and need support to tackle rising household costs across the board. Why are energy prices increasing in Ireland? Energy supply and demand has […]
Inflation hit 9.1% in June 2022; the highest it’s been since 1984. Inflation on groceries alone has been predicted to rise by 8% before the end of the year, as retailers can no longer absorb rising supply-chain costs. The cost-hikes started from a high base, too: Ireland was ranked the second most expensive country in […]
At the credit union, we know college should be about learning, growing, and inching toward that dream career – not worrying about the burden of education costs. That’s why a credit union student loan is one of the cheapest student loans in the country. It’s why most credit unions also offer support in the form of bursaries […]
With the increase in new account openings in recent weeks as customers of both Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland look for new accounts of their departure from the Irish market, now is the time to check out your local credit union. Current accounts are available in more than 60 credit unions in over 220 […]
We all have those months. The boiler finally gives in, just ahead of those three weddings, and your current account could use a bit of a top-up. An overdraft can be a convenient way to help you over expensive bumps in the road. If you have a credit union current account and are thinking of […]
St Canice’s CU _ 34 x 9 _ 26.8.2022 CU overview and 3 roles – August 2022
Head of Lending St Canice’s Credit Union has an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking management team. St. Canice’s Credit Union is a not-for-profit organisation and the largest community Credit Union in the country. With 70,000 members, a loan book of close to €100 million and a diverse […]
The success of the introduction of fixed rate mortgages means that we are expanding our mortgage team and are now looking to hire an experience mortgage officer for our Kilkenny City branch. Job Title: Mortgage Officer Reporting to: Lending Team Lead Grade: Senior Officer St. Canice’s Credit Union, the largest community credit union with […]
We are looking to expand our Risk Team and the following position is available. Risk Analyst (RA) Principal responsibilities of the Role: The Risk Analyst will report to the Head of Risk & Compliance (HRC). This is a permanent full time position. The RA will be responsible for assisting the HRC with all aspects of […]
You’ve heard about the financial benefits of solar panels, and you may have noticed more and more dotted across the roofs of Irish homes in recent years. But perhaps you’re still not sold on them? Are solar panels, in a country where it rains over 30% of the year, worth it? There’s a lot to […]
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission addresses deals that cost first-time buyers large sums of money over the lifetime of their loans source; The Irish Examiner – EAMON QUINN The State’s competition watchdog has discussed in great detail the potential hidden costs for consumers taking out cashback mortgages, as it mulled whether to give the go-ahead […]
