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Tuesday 22 September 2020
There was a sharp drop in ATM withdrawals in April.
This week, our reader details how he’s working from home and hanging out with flatmates, while also playing Football Manager.
The European champions were severely sanctioned for breaching spending rules that will now be subject to a review.
Watt previously warned ministers about not proceeding with the national broadband plan.
Gardaí are also investigating one case of fraud in relation to an Oireachtas salary.
The Taoiseach defended the policy but said it may not happen immediately.
A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says corporation tax levels could be €6 billion above conventional levels.
People will be invited to put money into the pig – and the money can be spent however the community agrees to spend it.
Gardaí say it’s the price to pay for good police work.
In the UK, consumer confidence registered the largest monthly decline in seventeen months in November.
Retail Ireland said that there will be an increase in sales this year of over €150 million.
Despite strong headline growth figures, living standards in Ireland are actually below Italy and just a little above Cyprus, writes economist Robert Sweeney.
Gill Hasson says that you should spend your money on experiences, not things.
The Summer Economic Statement this year sets out the plans for next year’s Budget. And it’s all about cooling those jets in case Ireland overheats.
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
We’ve had the Japanese art of tidying up – now it’s the Japanese art of saving money.
Richard Boyd Barrett said the government needs to declare Ireland’s housing crisis an emergency.
The council said any additional initiatives should be funded by tax increases or a re-allocation of spending.
Ireland is now the fourth most confident country in Europe, overtaking the UK for the first time in almost nine years.
Goodbody said the Irish economy will reach full employment by the end of next year.
While Ireland spends more than average among ten rich EU countries, it is behind on spending in education particularly.
The CSO has published its Household Budget Survey 2015/16, providing a breakdown of spending across the country.
It looks like Trump’s plans to build the Mexican border wall will be shelved for the moment.
The website allows users to chart the money being used by various Government departments and to service public debt.
That’s according to experts Retail Excellence Ireland.
While there will be 24,000 fewer medical cards, there will be 50,000 more GP visit cards.
There are very few puns.
After much speculation, tomorrow is D-Day.
Tax cuts for some, miniature Irish flags for others.
Yesterday it emerged that the charity’s Irish operation would be wound down and its services transferred.
The area of Environment and Transportation accounted for more than half of the consultant fees paid out.
How much you spend on your campaign still plays a large role in determining whether you win a seat , writes Roslyn Fuller.
That’s a lot of cash.
Around 3,000 adults and 1,100 children are currently being paid direct provision allowance.
It’s time to take the Financial Bleep Test.
According to a Christmas spending survey. And we all think we’re worse off than last year. Mind you, last year we felt the same way…
Irish adults spent an average of €297 on gifts last year.
“Today we reap the benefits of the hard work and resilience of the Irish people.”
“No more booms and bust.”
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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