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Wednesday 2 December 2020
It is just one of the measures kicking in today – others include changes to VAT, DIRT and tax credits for single parents.
The bill passed in the upper house this evening with Labour’s James Heffernan confirming his vote against the law and losing the party whip. Only businessman Feargal Quinn voted with the coalition.
The decision to cut the grant by over €300 has proved controversial. Should it be reversed or does the government need to stick to its plans?
Two Dublin TDs want to stop the government from cutting child benefit – but if they can’t, will they vote against the Budget?
Michael Noonan says paying €5.08 extra a week for a guaranteed pension is “the best value anyone will ever get”.
The changes to the price of alcohol and tobacco went up at midnight – what about the rest of the measures?
From the cuts in child benefit and respite care to the increase in the price of wine, here’s how people on Twitter reacted to Budget 2013.
The mortgage relief measure introduced in last year’s Budget will come to an end this month.
The Government has announced plans to introduce a €250 hike in college fees and a reduction in the income threshold for those eligible for maintenance grants.
Cuts to the child benefit rate is causing anxiety this evening, along with a range of other newly-announced changes.
Macra na Feirme has said that the renewal of the young farmers’ stock relief measure could also help address age profile imbalances in farming.
The Budget will see the abolition of the PRSI-free allowance, meaning all employee income is hit at 4 per cent.
Introducing the numbers man, Mr Steve TheCat.
The Department of Finance has released the last exchequer returns before tomorrow’s Budget with income tax take for November 12 per cent below target.
It was reported at the weekend that the Education Minister had indicated that Reilly was “not up to the job” of Minister for Health.
Consumer confidence has plummeted as we worry about the forthcoming budget and retailers say they’re feeling the pinch but will the government do anything to stop the leaks and speculation?
Is the talk of possible tax hikes and benefit cuts in next month’s Budget affecting how you spend your money right now?
The idea has been floated by some in the Labour Party but Fine Gael may resist it. What do you think?
The national president of Ireland’s largest voluntary, charitable organisation tells TheJournal.ie about the increase in demand for services and the rebirth of Ireland’s community spirit. Listen to the full interview…
Social Justice Ireland that a €3.5bn budget adjustment can be achieved without cutting social welfare or child benefit.
Fianna Fáil wants Social Protection Minister Joan Burton to honour a pre-election promise and say that child benefit will not be cut in the forthcoming budget.
The opposition party will table a motion opposing the property tax before Dublin City Council at its monthly meeting tonight.
In its 16 months in office the coalition has by-and-large worked together solidly but will it last all the way until the next general election?
Enda Kenny came under fire over the proposed restructuring of the Health Service Executive during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today.
IT’S THE FIRST of December, which means the beginning of Christmas month.
But today’s date is also a bit more significant than in other years, because it marks the end of Level 5 restrictions that have been in place across the country for the last six weeks.
From today, retailers, hairdressers, gyms, cinemas, museums and libraries can re-open to the public.
Some shops are even making up for lost time by opening through the night tonight, and there have been reports of overnight queues outside a few retailers ahead of their re-opening today.
For the day that’s in it, we’re wondering: Do you plan on going to a non-essential shop today?
Poll Results:
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