We’re richer than ever before – new research from the Central Bank of Ireland shows that Irish wealth has reached a new high of €724,000 per household. We still have staggering amounts on deposit earning next to nothing, while figures from the Central Bank show our disinclination to put it to work in the markets. By keeping so much money on overnight deposit, earning next to nothing, we are “systematically foregoing risk-free returns”, Davy found. What are the risks of leaving your money on deposit? In the Central Bank report, respondents cited a lack of knowledge as being a factor.

Source: The Irish Times March 10, 2026 12:40 UTC