According to reports late last night it is understood the returning Christmas Bonus, which was scrapped back in 2009, will be restored by 75% in the upcoming budget. The welcome news means a single pensioner …
The Dublin Simon Community and a well known Cleric has called on the Government to make full use of tomorrow’s Budget to solve the current homelessness crisis. The call comes after another homeless man believed …
Speaking from Longford today, the Taoiseach said that the Government will focus the next round of tax cuts on those earning between €30,000-€70,000 He said “Whatever tax-reduction capacity the Government has as we prepare …
Speaking from Washington today, Enda Kenny has confirmed that the upcoming budget will not be a ‘giveaway’ one. He insisted that the Government needs to be ‘prudent’ and build up cash reserves to avoid any …
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has hinted at another cut of the USC in the next Budget, but has ruled out abolishing the charge altogether, because it would be ‘too hard’ to find alternative sources …
The government have said they’re looking at water charges tax relief for low-income families, but water charges are here to stay. Yesterday’s budget means that someone on €17,500 will gain benefits of €174 a …
Budget Day came and went. The men and women within the Dail chambers spoke and debated, as they always do on days like today. There are winners and there are losers; in the financial battlefield, …
Minister Noonan and Minister Howlin have declared tax cuts for people earning €70,000 and tax increases for people on €15,000. With the inclusion of all taxes, people earning €70,000 will be €746 better off …
The Budget will introduce a €5 increase per child in their child benefit, it has been revealed. This will bring the total amount to €135. Child Benefit is an universal monthly payment given to …
Indications this lunchtime that a 25% return of the social welfare Christmas bonus will return in today’s budget. The bonus was scrapped 3 years ago, leaving the original 100% “double pay” at zero. A 25% …
Copyright 2023 TheLiberal.ie