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# energy poverty

Energy credits should not have included richest households, climate NGO says

A new report by Friends of the Earth has made 49 recommendations to government about how to tackle energy poverty.

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Mar 15th 2023, 10:49 AM

Voices

Analysis: Government supports are welcome but will they improve living standards long-term?

Taking the temperature of the global economy, Economist Victor Duggan asks whether government support offered this week will be adequate.

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Feb 26th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Childcare Costs

Increased childcare subsidies to take effect from today

Families can save up to €175 a month through the scheme.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 8:58 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you benefited from Budget 2023?

A number of measures announced in September took effect this week.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 8:35 AM

# budget 2023

These are the Budget 2023 measures that will take effect from today

While some of budget measures kicked in almost immediately, others take effect from today.

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Jan 1st 2023, 12:05 AM

# Housing Crisis

Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan

So are we heading Housing for All 2.0?

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Dec 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM

# Landlords

Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'

In an interview with The Journal, the housing minister said tax measures is one way to keep landlords in the market.

In an interview with The Journal, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the tax treatment of landlords is something the government will discuss further.

Small landlords are continuing to leave the market, said the minister.

Pressure will be put on local authorities to ramp up their delivery of homes next year.

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Dec 21st 2022, 12:05 AM

# energy supports

European Commission approves €1.2 billion energy support scheme for businesses

Businesses who qualify for the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme will receive 40% of the increase in its energy bills.

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Nov 25th 2022, 6:15 AM

# budget 2023

Four Cost of Living lump sum supports to be paid to over 800,000 people this week

Payments totaling €325 million will be made this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Nov 15th 2022, 3:10 PM

# Child Benefit

The double child benefit payment of €280 announced in the Budget is being paid today

The Child Benefit is a monthly payment of €140 to support parents and guardians.

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Nov 1st 2022, 2:02 PM

Voices

Cafe owner: We are being persecuted by the 'latte levy' due to come in

Restaurant owner Peter Shanahan says businesses like his have done all they can to work sustainably and the new coffee cup levy will hurt that effort.

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Oct 30th 2022, 7:00 AM

# concrete levy

Committee to be told concrete levy will add €1,200 to cost of the 'most common house types'

The SCSI will tell the committee that the levy will ‘challenge the viability of construction projects’.

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Oct 26th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Student Accommodation

Donohoe announces expansion of €500 rent credit to parents of third-level students

The new €500 rental credit was announced as part of Budget 2023.

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Oct 18th 2022, 5:20 PM

# maintenance grant

Student grant holders to receive additional maintenance payment in mid-December

For some students, it will result in an additional €679 before the end of the year.

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Oct 17th 2022, 9:03 AM

# budget 2023

Ministers announce payment dates for social protection supports introduced in Budget

A double social welfare payment will be paid next week while a double Child Benefit payment will be paid at the start of next month.

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Oct 11th 2022, 11:00 AM

# budget 2023

Cabinet signs off on plan for three €200 energy credits

The credits are due to be paid in November, January and March.

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Oct 4th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you support the new concrete block levy?

Sinn Féin has tabled a Dáil motion to scrap the new levy.

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Oct 4th 2022, 9:09 AM

Voices

Student: 'In a country with top universities, it's disgraceful that we have nowhere to live'

Students deserve more than just barely surviving in college, says Mairead Maguire.

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Oct 2nd 2022, 11:55 AM

# HOUSING SUPPLY

'I want the homeless number to come down': Short-term let controls on the way, says minister

Changes to the homeless HAP are also on the way.

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Oct 1st 2022, 7:00 PM

# Housing

€1,000 rent credit just a 'starting point', as housing minister says Govt will look to increase it

A €1,000 tax credit for 2022 and 2023 was announced this week as part of the budget.

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Oct 1st 2022, 5:02 PM

# Housing

Shared equity scheme to be extended to self-build homes, says minister

Controversial planning rules for “build-to-rent” apartments are also set to be abolished.

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Oct 1st 2022, 2:58 PM

# ff ard fheis

No mini-budget in January, but budget package will 'get us through winter', says Martin

The windfall tax take will help ‘buffer’ Ireland’s finances, says the Taoiseach.

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Oct 1st 2022, 1:59 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Boiling down the Budget: Here are all the major changes in one place

A report by

Lauren Boland

It’s time to take stock of what the Budget brought, what it means for people, and how the country responded.

Now that we're a few days past the announcement, it's time to take stock of what the Budget brought, what it means for people, and how the country responded.

Here's where you can find everything you need to know about Budget 2023 on The Journal.

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Oct 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

Voices

Opinion: State-funded IVF is a sign we're finally moving in the right direction

Catherine Ardagh says the IVF support announced in the budget should take pressure off many hoping to conceive.

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Sep 29th 2022, 7:00 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Reader Q&A: From rents to tax to pensions, your questions about the Budget answered

A report by

Lauren Boland

We found the answers to your Budget questions, from the renters’ tax credit and fuel allowance to childcare and electric vehicles.

The Journal asked readers to submit their questions about Budget 2023 and received dozens of queries since Tuesday evening

We found the answers to your Budget questions, from the renters' tax credit and fuel allowance to childcare and electric vehicles.

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Sep 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# concrete levy

'A major shock': Cost of building new homes to go up by as much as €3k due to concrete levy

TDs expressed concern over the concrete block levy at their respective party meetings this evening.

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Sep 28th 2022, 10:21 PM

# budget 2023

'Huge' challenge to provide for refugees this year as State estimates €850m spend

Further funding will have to be sought for accommodating refugees from Ukraine and other countries, says minister

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Sep 28th 2022, 10:16 PM

# Budget

'Life is depressing enough': Why plenty of people aren't bothered following the Budget

Many people are disinterested or disdainful of the Budget’s political pageantry.

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Sep 28th 2022, 9:59 PM

# Cula4

TG4 to launch new Irish language children's TV channel

Niamh Ní Chróinín will be the presenter of Cúla4.

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Sep 28th 2022, 7:15 PM

Voices

Analysis: ‘Giveaway’ budget can’t gloss over collapsing living standards

Economist Victor Duggan says while some budget measures will help, we cannot ignore the rough winter ahead.

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Sep 28th 2022, 7:00 PM

# budget 2023

IVF publicly funded through private clinics won't start until September 2023

The public system will be built up over the year to provide IVF services through six fertility hubs around the country.

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Sep 28th 2022, 6:34 PM

# budget 2023

The Explainer: What type of tax system does Ireland have?

Is it progressive? And what does that even mean? The ESRI’s Barra Roantree joins us on this week’s episode to explain all.

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Sep 28th 2022, 6:00 PM

# budget 2023

Cariban: Drug to help women who suffer severe pregnancy sickness to be available by January

Cariban is prescribed and available in the Coombe, Rotunda and Holles Street maternity hospitals and has been for many years.

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Sep 28th 2022, 5:37 PM

# budget 2023

Minister hopes parents using childminders will benefit from cheaper childcare next year

Roderic O’Gorman says some childminders are concerned about what a new regulatory system will mean for them.

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Sep 28th 2022, 1:45 PM

# cost of living crisis

Varadkar 'does not envisage' mini-budget as Taoiseach but can't rule out further intervention

The Tánaiste said €2 billion from the ‘rainy day’ fund could be used to help with rising living costs.

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Sep 28th 2022, 1:43 PM

# rental tax credit

Sinn Féin leader labels Rental Tax Credit a 'half-baked measure' that could 'fuel rent hikes'

Taoieach Micheál Martin said the budget ‘directs resources to those who need it most’.

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Sep 28th 2022, 1:23 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think Budget 2023 was fair?

Let us know what you think about yesterday’s announcement.

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Sep 28th 2022, 10:19 AM

Voices

Explained: How can I get the most out of Budget 2023?

Financial advisor Ralph Benson looks at the budget announcements today and finds out who got top billing.

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Sep 28th 2022, 9:50 AM

# your stories

'Energy payments help, but how much will our bills go up?': Your response to Budget 2023

We asked our readers to share their responses to the budget. Here’s what they told us.

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Sep 28th 2022, 9:20 AM

# Questions answered

Explainer: There's a new rent tax credit, how can I avail of it and when will it be paid?

Does my landlord need to be registered? What if I’m on HAP?

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Sep 28th 2022, 7:58 AM