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# spending - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
Top civil servant: 'Government should be able to walk away from projects if the cost works out greater than expected'
Watt previously warned ministers about not proceeding with the national broadband plan.
# spending - Monday 1 July, 2019
TDs' and senators' salaries cost €19m last year - a 4.5% increase from 2017
Gardaí are also investigating one case of fraud in relation to an Oireachtas salary.
# spending - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Leo Varadkar says plan to raise top tax rate to €50k may have to wait
The Taoiseach defended the policy but said it may not happen immediately.
# spending - Monday 24 June, 2019
Parents spending over €900 on average for their child's Communion
A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.
# spending - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
Government must 'wean itself off' bloated €10.4bn corporation tax receipts, says budget watchdog
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says corporation tax levels could be €6 billion above conventional levels.
# spending - Saturday 18 May, 2019
This transparent piggy bank will be put on a Carlow street - and the money can be used for anything
People will be invited to put money into the pig – and the money can be spent however the community agrees to spend it.
# spending - Sunday 17 February, 2019
Gardaí have spent €20 million on private tow truck firms since 2012 Exclusive
Gardaí say it’s the price to pay for good police work.
# spending - Thursday 6 December, 2018
Christmas spending: We're not in 'panic mode' but Brexit is putting the brakes on plans to splash the cash
In the UK, consumer confidence registered the largest monthly decline in seventeen months in November.
# spending - Monday 3 December, 2018
Retail group predicts Irish households will spend an average of €2,690 this December
Retail Ireland said that there will be an increase in sales this year of over €150 million.
# spending - 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.
# spending - Wednesday 12 September, 2018
Opinion: 'Can money buy you happiness? Not if you're spending it the wrong way'
Gill Hasson says that you should spend your money on experiences, not things.
# spending - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
Government wants future budgets to 'lean against the wind'
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.
# spending - Wednesday 3 January, 2018
Poll: Are you planning a 'buy nothing' break this January?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# spending - Monday 1 January, 2018
Could this Japanese budgeting journal help you save money in 2018?
We’ve had the Japanese art of tidying up – now it’s the Japanese art of saving money.
# spending - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
Ireland needs to break EU rules in order to build more houses, says Solidarity-PBP
Richard Boyd Barrett said the government needs to declare Ireland’s housing crisis an emergency.
# spending - Tuesday 5 September, 2017
Fiscal Council says Ireland is still vulnerable and warns against extra Budget spending
The council said any additional initiatives should be funded by tax increases or a re-allocation of spending.
# spending - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Irish consumer confidence hits highest level since recession
Ireland is now the fourth most confident country in Europe, overtaking the UK for the first time in almost nine years.
# spending - Tuesday 8 August, 2017
Ireland's 'lost decade' ends as domestic spending returns to Celtic Tiger peak
Goodbody said the Irish economy will reach full employment by the end of next year.
# spending - Tuesday 27 June, 2017
The economy will grow but warning there is 'no case for tax cuts'
While Ireland spends more than average among ten rich EU countries, it is behind on spending in education particularly.
# spending - Wednesday 21 June, 2017
Every week, the average Irish household spends €845. Here's where the money goes
The CSO has published its Household Budget Survey 2015/16, providing a breakdown of spending across the country.
# spending - Monday 1 May, 2017
No money for the border wall after last-minute spending deal agreed in US
It looks like Trump’s plans to build the Mexican border wall will be shelved for the moment.
# spending - Tuesday 11 April, 2017
Where does your money go? New website gives detailed breakdown of government spending
The website allows users to chart the money being used by various Government departments and to service public debt.
# spending - Friday 16 December, 2016
We're spending less in the shops this Christmas - blame it on Brexit and Trump
That’s according to experts Retail Excellence Ireland.
# spending - Wednesday 14 December, 2016
The HSE will have €14 billion to spend next year - but that may not be enough
While there will be 24,000 fewer medical cards, there will be 50,000 more GP visit cards.
# spending - Wednesday 12 October, 2016
'A pint for everyone': How the front pages are covering the Budget
There are very few puns.
# spending - Monday 10 October, 2016
Poll: Are you optimistic about the Budget?
After much speculation, tomorrow is D-Day.
# spending - Tuesday 4 October, 2016
Irish people can't decide if they want tax cuts or increased spending
Tax cuts for some, miniature Irish flags for others.
# spending - Friday 8 July, 2016
Department of Foreign Affairs sends auditors to investigate UK arm of Console
Yesterday it emerged that the charity’s Irish operation would be wound down and its services transferred.
# spending - Sunday 22 May, 2016
Dublin City Council has paid out more than €18 million on consultants since 2013
The area of Environment and Transportation accounted for more than half of the consultant fees paid out.
# spending - Tuesday 9 February, 2016
You risk blowing your savings on a lifetime supply of customised pens when you run for election
How much you spend on your campaign still plays a large role in determining whether you win a seat , writes Roslyn Fuller.
# spending - Tuesday 2 February, 2016
Financial Fair Play? For the first time ever, Premier League spending tops £1 billion
That’s a lot of cash.
# spending - Wednesday 27 January, 2016
Could Ireland spend more on children in Direct Provision? Here's how the numbers crunch
Around 3,000 adults and 1,100 children are currently being paid direct provision allowance.
# spending - Thursday 7 January, 2016
QUIZ: How Financially Fit Are You?
It’s time to take the Financial Bleep Test.
# spending - Tuesday 24 November, 2015
The average Irish person will spend almost €600 this Christmas
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…
# spending - Saturday 21 November, 2015
How much will you spend on Christmas presents this year?
Irish adults spent an average of €297 on gifts last year.
# spending - Tuesday 13 October, 2015
IN FULL: Brendan Howlin's Budget speech
“Today we reap the benefits of the hard work and resilience of the Irish people.”
IN FULL: Michael Noonan's Budget speech
“No more booms and bust.”
# spending - Monday 12 October, 2015
Poll: Are you concerned about tomorrow's Budget?
Tax cuts and spending increases worth €3 billion will reportedly be unveiled – twice what was previously expected.
# spending - Sunday 4 October, 2015
A wealth tax is a possibility. You don’t need to be a member of the far left to call for this
Instead of cutting taxes and USC, politicians should start spending more, writes Julien Mercille.
# spending - Wednesday 12 August, 2015
Can I see your boarding pass? Retailers are using your flight information to understand what you buy
You might be able to refuse showing your card when shopping at some airports, but the DAA said it’s a boarding card scan is obligatory to make a purchase in their outlets.
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Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
WE ARE 18 days away from Christmas – that’s 17 shopping days. That’s 408 hours (sorry).
It always seems as though there are those who get the shopping out of the way in March where some like that last minute panic on Christmas Eve.
So, this morning we want to know: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Poll Results:
Yes (5045)
No (3254)
I've done it all (smug) (1906)
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From the Garden: Buying a real Christmas tree supports local jobs and brings a certain magic to the home
By Michael Kelly
A real tree is a much greener option than one made from plastic, writes Michael Kelly.
How I Spend My Money: A 33-year-old HR manager in Cork on €50,000 putting in a lot of hours at work
By TheJournal.ie reader
Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'
By Dr Chung Kam Kwok
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