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Open thread: What would YOU do with Budget 2013?

While we wait on tenterhooks for the cuts and taxes to be imposed on Wednesday, let’s come up with a PLAN, people.

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Dec 2nd 2012, 1:00 PM

Dáil approves Finance Bill by 93 votes to 45

TDs vote in favour of the last part of the 2012 Budget, though there is still time for amendments to be made to the Bill.

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Feb 16th 2012, 2:04 PM

# Household charge

New household charge could be docked from wages or welfare

People who boycott the annual payment – including several TDs – could see it taken directly from their paychecks or benefits, the Government has confirmed.

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Dec 17th 2011, 12:24 PM

# Life After Budget

Your best post-Budget 2012 money-saving tips

Over the weekend we asked you for your best tips on saving money over the coming year. Here’s a round-up of your top tips…

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Dec 13th 2011, 7:30 PM

Ireland's economic growth forecast to hit just 1 per cent next year

Moody’s says that the fragility of the state’s economic recovery coupled with recent eurozone pressures mean growth won’t hit the govt target for 2012.

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Dec 13th 2011, 9:56 AM

Open thread: what are your best money-saving tips?

Now that we know what’s in Budget 2012, we want you to share your best cash-scrimping advice with TheJournal.ie’s readers…

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Dec 11th 2011, 3:00 PM

Column: Of course we have recession fatigue - with added VAT

Government ministers were falling over themselves in June to tell us that a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector would create jobs – so what do they reckon a VAT increase to 23 per cent elsewhere will do?

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Dec 11th 2011, 8:45 AM

All community employment schemes under review, Minister confirms

Joan Burton said that schemes which “provide value for money” do not have “anything to fear” from the review.

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Dec 10th 2011, 4:28 PM

140 companies closed in the last 7 days

One of the dissolved businesses had been established just over 50 years ago…

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Dec 8th 2011, 8:30 PM

The Daily Fix: Thursday

In tonight’s Fix: what have Sarkozy and Kenny been saying today; what does the interest rate cut mean for mortgage holders; and who has had some harsh words for Roy Keane?

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Dec 8th 2011, 7:54 PM

Banker who suggests future NAMA sell-off appointed as advisory group chair

Michael Geoghegan is the former CEO of HSBC and will be the chair of the NAMA advisory group set up by the Minister for Finance earlier this week.

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Dec 8th 2011, 5:44 PM

Two senators nominated by Enda Kenny critical of Budget 2012

Katherine Zappone has questioned ‘external pressure’ on the Government’s choice of cuts while Jillian van Turnhout says it was not a child-friendly document.

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Dec 8th 2011, 5:37 PM

TDs begin debating Budget 2012's social welfare cuts

The Social Welfare Bill 2011 will be voted on by TDs tomorrow – but former Labour TDs Penrose and Nulty have broken ranks again.

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Dec 8th 2011, 4:04 PM

Explainer: Changes to mortgage interest relief

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has introduced changes to the mortgage interest relief available to buyers and home owners as part of next year’s Budget – but what does it mean?

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Dec 8th 2011, 11:23 AM

Bishops urge government to abandon cuts to child benefit

At their winter meeting, the Irish Bishops’ Conference welcomes the U-turn on disability benefit – but remain concerned.

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Dec 8th 2011, 9:53 AM

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

In tonight’s fix: why the government is rowing back on one budget pledge already; toilet-based austerity; and Trapattoni lands another cat in the sack…

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Dec 7th 2011, 8:02 PM

Infographic of the day: Budget 2012

The VAT increase, the Household Charge, cigarettes and alcohol – get all of the main points of Budget 2012 in two rather nifty infographics.

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Dec 7th 2011, 12:13 PM

Slideshow: Today's Budget 2012 front pages

From boosting the property market to fuel tax and VAT increases, check out what the front pages have to say about the Budget this morning.

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Dec 7th 2011, 11:01 AM

Government "will revisit" Budget cut to disability allowance

Enda Kenny says the proposal to cut disability benefit for young people by up to €111 per week will be reviewed.

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Dec 7th 2011, 10:54 AM

Budget 2012: What's already come into effect?

We have a quick look at the measures approved by the Dáil last night, and check which ones have come into effect already.

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Dec 7th 2011, 8:09 AM

Winners and losers of Budget 2012: In pictures

There was plenty at stake in the austere Budget presented by Brendan Howlin and Michael Noonan over the past two days. This slideshow will fill you in…

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Dec 7th 2011, 7:35 AM

Poll: How do you feel after Budget 2012?

Do you feel more down in the dumps after Budget 2012 – or do you feel more relieved than you expected to? Tell us in our sentiment poll this morning…

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Dec 7th 2011, 7:00 AM

Column: Here’s why the VAT increase won’t send people flocking North

The VAT increase won’t lead to a repeat of 2008′s queues at the Border – but that doesn’t make it a good idea, writes Ronan Lyons.

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Dec 7th 2011, 12:48 AM

'Secret' Anglo-Irish Treaty of 6 December 1921 now online

Today, the buzzwords are financial sovereignty. Exactly 90 years ago today, this treaty led to bitter war over Irish sovereignty.

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Dec 6th 2011, 10:32 PM

Readers' Panel: Full-time carer

Ann Hughes had been concerned that Carer’s Allowance would be cut. The government left it alone – but there were other changes which will still affect her.

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Dec 6th 2011, 10:18 PM

Readers' panel: Married with children

John, a father of five, says he’ll be hit hard by road tax and the cut in child benefit – and says that not enough is being done to support entrepreneurs.

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:58 PM

Readers' Panel: Student

Budget 2012 has brought a €250 registration fee increase for third-level students, cut student grants by 3 per cent, and cut maintenance payments for new postgrad entrants.

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:56 PM

Readers' Panel: Separated mother-of-four

Budget 2012 has seen cuts to child benefit for third and fourth children, changes to motor tax, and changes to the Universal Social Charge.

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:55 PM

GALLERY: A day of Budget protests at Leinster House

Various lobby and protest groups held demonstrations in Dublin today, to coincide with the Budget announcements. Here’s a sample.

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:53 PM

Readers' panel: Small business owner

Con Traas owns a small business in south Tipperary and is concerned about the effect of the rise in VAT rate.

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:53 PM

Budget 2012: Motor tax hike of 7.5 per cent for most vehicles

Wondering how much your car will cost you next year? Read on for the full extent of tax and fuel hikes…

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Dec 6th 2011, 9:52 PM

Government admits defeat on upward-only rent reviews

The government formally abandons legislation to abolish upward-only rent reviews, citing conflicts with the Constitution.

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Dec 6th 2011, 8:46 PM

Let us know: What do you think of the Budget?

So now that we’ve heard the entire Budget, what do you think? Was it better or worse than you’d expected?

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Dec 6th 2011, 8:10 PM

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

In tonight’s Fix: All you need to know about Budget 2012; what the Taoiseach said about his former advisor’s pay rise; and why was the Bar Council’s website hacked?

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Dec 6th 2011, 7:56 PM

Budget 2012: What TheJournal.ie's contributors are saying

TheJournal.ie brings you contributions from a huge range of people. We asked some of them to give their opinions on the Budget – and here’s what they said…

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Dec 6th 2011, 7:44 PM

Budget 2012 liveblog

Join us for live video and text commentary, as Michael Noonan tells us how he plans to raise €1.6bn in extra taxes next year.

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Dec 6th 2011, 7:09 PM

Budget 2012: Who exactly has to pay the €100 Household Charge?

The new Household Charge is one of the most controversial proposals in the Budget – but who exactly is going to have to pay the new €100 charge?

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Dec 6th 2011, 7:02 PM

Budget 2012: Criticism for ‘tokenistic’ 25c hike on pack of 20 cigarettes

Budget 2012 will add an extra 25c to the price of a packet of 20 cigarettes, though alcohol excise is unchanged for now.

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Dec 6th 2011, 6:38 PM

Gallery: how Twitter reacted to day two of Budget 2012

Here’s how the Twittersphere saw part two of the budget announcement…

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Dec 6th 2011, 6:14 PM

Budget 2012: Fuel tax increases 'will affect almost all households and businesses'

AA Roadwatch warns that fuel tax increases are going to take a toll on both business and families, particularly in rural areas.

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