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# budget-2019 - Friday 18 January, 2019
'Stinks to the high heavens of Fianna Fáil-ism': Fury from hairdressers and restaurants after VAT hike
Budget 2019 reversed a VAT reduction during the recession, but some businesses say it will hit them very hard.
# budget-2019 - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
Which Budget changes kick in today?
Many of the changes kick in today, and here’s how it will affect you.
# budget-2019 - Thursday 27 December, 2018
Finance Minister was going to give smokers a break in Budget 2019 - but changed his mind
The department said the last-minute shift was for health reasons.
# budget-2019 - Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Corporate tax reliance leaves us 'highly vulnerable to the relocation of even one large company'
The ESRI has been looking at the impact Budget 2019 will have.
# budget-2019 - Wednesday 28 November, 2018
Government 'repeating past mistakes' and leaving Irish finances exposed, budget watchdog warns
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that an economic slowdown is inevitable in coming years.
# budget-2019 - Tuesday 30 October, 2018
'Our living standards aren't improving because of the unwillingness by govt to correct market failures'
Despite strong headline growth figures, living standards in Ireland are actually below Italy and just a little above Cyprus, writes economist Robert Sweeney.
# budget-2019 - Thursday 11 October, 2018
We put your questions about Budget 2019 to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
The Taoiseach joined us live in TheJournal.ie offices this morning.
# budget-2019 - Wednesday 10 October, 2018
What's behind the Budget 2019 decisions? YOUR chance to ask the Taoiseach
Get in your questions to the Taoiseach ahead of tomorrow morning’s Facebook Live.
Poll: The budget is done, now do you want an election?
Does one logically follow the other?
'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results'
Victor Duggan takes a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of the housing measures in Budget 2019.
Budget 2019: Here's what measures kick in today
There’s a number of immediate changes after yesterday’s budget.
# budget-2019 - Tuesday 9 October, 2018
Whatever happened to the carbon tax? It came down to a call between VAT and fuel hikes
Leo Varadkar said the government would ‘grasp the nettle’ and increase carbon tax. Today, it failed to deliver.
Budget 2019: Winners and Losers
There’s good news and bad news….
Michael Harty to vote against Budget over 'uninspired' and 'inadequate' measures
The independent TD said he is “very disappointed” by today’s announcement.
Government accused of 'a landlords' Budget' over tax break for landlords
Solidarity TD Paul Murphy TD made the charge after tax relief for landlords was announced.
Late-night talks secure unwritten granny-flat grant promise, dependent on one pilot property
Shane Ross says the deal isn’t written down, but the finance minister calls it a sensible idea.
Strengthening rent caps and 'first-class emergency accommodation': What the Budget means for housing
Almost 10,000 people in Ireland are homeless, with many priced out of the rental market.
Gardaí to recruit 800 new officers with €60 million funding increase
Funding of €95 million will be made available for overtime pay.
As it happened: Government unveils Budget 2019
Follow events as they happen this afternoon, with TheJournal.ie’s liveblog.
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning around €100,000
Changes to the Universal Social Charge and entry point levels mean savings of nearly €300.
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €40,000
This is what your savings will be.
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €30,000
This is what your savings will be.
'Like eunuchs at a brothel': The blunt and bizarre opposition reaction to Budget 2019
Not everyone was happy with the budget.
What will Budget 2019 mean for those earning around €50,000?
There will be some modest savings for earners next year.
What Budget 2019 means for someone earning around €20,000
Thanks to changes to the Universal Social Charge, there will be some modest savings next year.
€1.5 billion to go into a Rainy Day Fund
Another €500m is to be added to the fund annually from 2019.
Budget 2019: Here are the main points you need to know
How will today’s announcements affect you?
Haircuts, meals out and Irish hotel stays likely to get more expensive as VAT rate returns to 13.5%
The tax was cut to 9% to stimulate the tourism industry in 2012.
Parent-to-children inheritance tax threshold to increase by €10,000
The tax-free threshold is to increase from €310,000 to €320,000
Here's what Budget 2019 means for people receiving social welfare payments
The Christmas bonus will be fully restored for the first time since the economic downturn.
Parents to get an extra two weeks' paid parental leave from next year
The measure will be introduced from November 2019.
The price of a packet of cigarettes is set to go up by 50c
A 20-packet of a popular brand will now cost smokers €12.70.
Donohoe announces details of new affordable housing scheme
A single person earning over €50,000 will be ineligible to apply.
Poll: Do you agree with plans to increase the VAT rate for hotels and restaurants by 50%?
Industry figures say it could lead to job losses in the sector.
Met Éireann warns of 'ferocious looking beast' as storm expected to hit overnight on Thursday
Today is set to generally be blustery, with strong and gusty southerly winds.
How marriage is all-important when examining your tax burden
Overall, Ireland’s labour income taxation system can be considered fair, however the benefits of saying “I do” may play a larger role in this than one might have expected, writes Shawn Britton.
This is 'not an election budget': It's D-Day, so here's a look at how things will unfold
From a live stream to a Q&A, here’s what you can expect from TheJournal.ie on this Budget day.
# budget-2019 - Monday 8 October, 2018
Most people want cost of cigarettes increased by fiver to fund cancer treatments
Budget 2019 is set to be unveiled tomorrow.
Figure out exactly how Budget 2019 will affect you with TheJournal.ie's calculator
Here’s how your tax bill, take-home pay and monthly spending will change.
Poll: Do you pay attention to the Budget?
Budget 2019 will be announced tomorrow, but are you going to take any notice of it?
Your say
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already nswered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but not for a long time.
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (224)
No (130)
I'm not sure (28)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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