FBD, the Republic’s only indigenous general insurer, said its pretax profit fell by almost 30 per cent last year as it absorbed €30.8 million of net costs from Storm Éowyn in January last year.

Devastating flooding seen in Dublin, Enniscorthy and other areas this year following relentless rain haven’t resulted in anything near the value of claims for FBD that high profile wind storms have ...

The sharp gains since the US-Israel war with Iran began on Saturday mean oil prices have risen by around 25 per cent so far this week – the biggest weekly gains since early 2020 at the height of the ...

Limited flight schedules have resumed after a week of conflict in the Middle East, though most regional air space remains closed and the situation is uncertain. Emirates says it is “operating a ...

Leaning on the boot of his car, David Skelly puts on his waterproof hiking boots and shrugs off the cold. “Perfect day for a walk through the forest,” the landscaper says, rain dripping from his cap.

FBD said it will maintain its dividend of €1 per ordinary share, the fifth year in a row the company’s final dividend will be at that level. The insurer will also repurchase €4m of its own shares. FDB ...

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Ireland are counting down to their second last game of the 2026 Six Nations against Wales in Dublin. Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane are at the Aviva stadium.