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'A recovery for whom?': Government slammed for refusal to reintroduce free passport for pensioners

Free passports for pensioners were done away with under austerity measures, but there are calls now to bring it back.

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Jan 2nd 2019, 11:00 PM

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Belt-tightening at Leinster House as Oireachtas 'tuck shop' closes

The Celtic Tiger-era store – deemed no longer ‘viable’ – is to close down tomorrow.

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Jun 27th 2013, 10:28 AM

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Israel set for January election after dissolution of Knesset

A date has been set for an early general election after coalition partners reached a deadlock over of austerity measures for the country’s upcoming budget.

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Oct 16th 2012, 2:57 PM