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Budget 2023

28.09.2022 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D., and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D., delivered the details of Budget 2023., yesterday 27th September. Jim Power, Economist summarised it by stating; “Budget 2023 can accurately be described as a very…

Budget 2022

13.10.2021 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

The Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform have  announced details of Budget 2022.  The budgetary preparation process is far more transparent than it has been in the past, and therefore there were no real surprises announced…

Happy Easter from all at Roban Financial

31.03.2021 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

We would like to wish you a Happy and Peaceful Easter. Our office will close on Thursday evening 1st April and we will return Tuesday April 6th.

Planning for Gift & Inheritance Tax

19.02.2021 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

The importance of inheritance tax planning is not in question.   However it may not be well known that there are measures you can take to alleviate at least some of the burden of same. The standard Gift and Inheritance tax…

Happy Christmas From All At Roban Financial

22.12.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

All of us at Roban Financial would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Thank you for your continued support during 2020 and we look forward to meeting you again in 2021! Our offices are…

Roban Financial are Open

23.11.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

We hope you are all keeping well through these uncertain times. We appreciate that while we have had to adapt the way we live our lives due to the ongoing threat of Covid 19, that our financial needs remain the…

Roban Financial – Phase 1 Re-Opening

19.05.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

Our Government has just commenced phased re-opening of the country, as of yesterday 18th May 2020. In adhering to Government guidelines and in the interest of public safety, to both our clients and staff alike, we would like to assure…

Roban Financial are here for you

24.03.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

In adhering to Government guidelines and in the interest of public safety, to both our clients and staff alike, we would like to assure you that we are taking every measure to manage and minimise the risk of COVID-19 and…

Roban Financial – Our Response to Covid 19

16.03.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

We are in unprecedented times in our world, facing a global pandemic due to Coranavirus or Covid 19. It is truly an anxious time and we all need to do what is required of us now to stay safe. With…

Investing in Today’s World

9.03.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

After a lengthy and very strong investment run, the investment markets are under a lot of scrutiny currently due to the effect of the Coronavirus. This of course is not welcome news, either in the investment industry or for any…

A New Year Financial Resolution!

13.01.2020 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

Several weeks into the New Year, the media coverage and social media is yet again very focused on all our New Year Resolutions from keep fit regimes, menu planning, house decluttering and financial planning.   All of which are very positive….

Happy Christmas from all at Roban Financial

20.12.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

All of us at Roban Financial would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Thank you for your continued support during 2019 and we look forward to meeting you again in 2020! From All at…

What is Multi Claim Protection Cover?

9.12.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

Multi‑Claim Protection Cover is a new plan introduced by Royal London who advised that it is “a severity‑based policy aligned to the progression of modern medicine and health”. So what does this mean?  In short, this means that claims are paid in line with the severity of the impact that the condition or illness may have on your life.  Each claim also has the potential for multiple payout components.

Education planning starts now!

9.09.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

It’s that time of year again when parents very much feel the financial strain of the return to school and college.  And whilst September is traditionally associated with hugh expense, it is a timely reminder that to save all year…

Welcome to Laura O’Donnell, Qualified Financial Advisor

19.08.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

    Roban Financial are delighted to welcome Laura O’Donnell, Qualified Financial Advisor to our expanding team. Laura is a Qualified Financial Advisor with a wealth of financial services experience, particularly in the banking sector, having worked with Bank Of…

A Financial De-Clutter

8.07.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

Most of us will have heard of Marie Kondo this year and her de-cluttering methods which are based on the ability of all your belongings to spark (or not as the case may be!) joy. Only when they spark joy…

What is a Defined Contribution Scheme?

25.06.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

A defined contribution pension scheme (DC) is an employer sponsored pension scheme, where Employers make pension contributions to a pension for employees who also contribute to the pension plan.   Such a scheme aims to give you sufficient income to live…

The impact of starting pension savings early!

28.05.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

During our recent Auto Enrolment Seminar, Michelle Leacy of Zurich gave a short presentation on Investing.   One particular slide resonated with our audience that day as it clearly demonstrated the importance of starting to contribute to pension from an early…

Auto Enrolment Breakfast Seminar – 16th May 2019

16.05.2019 / by Lisa Sexton / 0 comments

Thank you to all those who attended our hughly successful Auto Enrolment Breakfast Briefing today held in conjunction with Enniscorthy Chamber and Zurich Life.  A special note of thanks must go to Jimmy Gahan and Marie Lyng and all support…