# Budget 2012

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# Work to Rule

Cabinet resumes after summer break with heavy workload ahead

There’s two referenda to prepare, as well as a hefty backlog of legislative work left over from the first term.

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Aug 30th 2011, 8:08 AM

# Budget 2012

Govt to slash public spending, lower tax bands in December budget

The Government has revealed some of the hard-hitting measures it will take in the December Budget and it makes tough reading for some.

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Jul 30th 2011, 1:34 PM

# EU-IMF

Ireland ‘may exceed’ EU’s target for cutting budget deficit

A letter sent to EU heads by Michael Noonan and Patrick Honohan says things are looking up for Budget 2012.

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Jul 29th 2011, 3:11 PM

# Cabinet

Cabinet signs off on ‘interim’ €100 household levy

A €100 household charge will be imposed for two years, while the presidential election will take place on October 27.

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Jul 26th 2011, 5:11 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jul 25th 2011, 4:57 PM

# Budget 2012

Burton ‘can’t rule out welfare cuts’ – even though Gilmore already has

Joan Burton believes it’s too early to say where the Budget will hit, 39 days after Eamon Gilmore ruled out welfare cuts.

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Jul 25th 2011, 2:49 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Is €100 a reasonable amount for property and water charges?

Household property and water charges are to be rolled together into one €100 lump. What’s your reaction?

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Jul 25th 2011, 10:54 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning: Norway gunman prepares for court, a Bank of Ireland deal saves YOU €245, and how long will it take you to smile today?

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Jul 25th 2011, 8:41 AM

# Budget 2012

Noonan warns bailout rate change won’t ease budget cuts

The next budget will contain further cuts of around €4bn, despite the country saving millions on its bailout loan payments.

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Jul 23rd 2011, 12:42 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning: Rehn backs us on the bailout, early details of the next Budget, and the high-octane thrills of snail racing…

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Jul 17th 2011, 8:58 AM

# Budget 2012

Income tax increases ‘not ruled out’ for December budget – Noonan

Michael Noonan tells the Dáil that the prospect of increasing income taxes for the first time in years isn’t off the table.

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Jun 9th 2011, 12:24 PM