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# Budget 2014

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# Budget 2014
Analysis: Pre-Budget leaks made for anti-climactic affair inside and outside Leinster House
By the time Noonan and Howlin got on their feet we already knew about the worst of Budget 2014.
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Oct 16th 2013, 1:00 AM
# Budget 2014
How was it for you? Our Readers' Panel react, Part One
We spoke to some readers about their hopes and fears ahead of today’s budget. Here’s how they were affected, in their own words.
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Oct 15th 2013, 11:00 PM
# Budget 2014
How was it for you? Our Readers' Panel react, Part Two
We spoke to some readers about their hopes and fears ahead of today’s budget. Here’s how they were affected, in their own words.
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Oct 15th 2013, 11:00 PM
# Budget 2014
So, where does the tax on alcohol, tobacco and petrol go?
Did you know that from midnight, your pint of beer will wipe 24 cent off the national debt?
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Oct 15th 2013, 10:39 PM
# Budget 2014
Wine, banter and turning on each other: Here's how Twitter reacted to Budget 2014
Cuts to maternity benefit and unemployment benefit for young people as well as the abolition of the bereavement grant were the hot topics.
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Oct 15th 2013, 10:00 PM
# Budget 2014
Budget 2014: the key things to know from today’s announcement
Need a quick recap? Here are the most notable measures announced by ministers Howlin and Noonan today.
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Oct 15th 2013, 9:50 PM
# Budget 2014
One-parent families hit by Budget tax changes
The One-Parent Family Tax Credit was previously available to parents who shared custody of a child but now only one parent will receive the credit.
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Oct 15th 2013, 9:40 PM
# Bereavement grant
Howlin says notion of 'shame' over bereavement grant abolition 'entirely inappropriate'
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said that there is a “very generous provision” for the spouse of an elderly person who dies.
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Oct 15th 2013, 9:30 PM
# Positivity
25 good things that have happened since the last budget
No matter how grim things seem today, there are still good things ahead.
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Oct 15th 2013, 9:30 PM
# Talking tax
'We don’t want to incur any reputational damage': Noonan on 'stateless' companies crackdown
And on our beloved corporation tax, the Minister said: “That’s our business, it can’t be imposed on us, and we’re gonna keep it at 12.5 per cent.”
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Oct 15th 2013, 8:51 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Budget 2014 liveblog: As it happened
TheJournal.ie’s liveblog guided you through the Budget Day announcement – and let you know how it will affect YOU.
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:45 PM
Voices
Column: Cutting unemployment benefit to the under-26s is unjust and unacceptable
The plan is a further step towards the political disillusionment of young people, a drastic slash in living standards, and an even more polarised society, write Dan O’Neill and Fiona Dunkin.
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:30 PM
# Budget 2014
Core payments were protected thanks to job creation - Burton
Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton says that her department is making cuts of €226 million, significantly less than the €440 million originally requested.
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Oct 15th 2013, 7:15 PM
# Budget 2014
US warns citizens about protests in Dublin
The US Embassy in Ireland sent a security message to those living in or visiting the country today.
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Oct 15th 2013, 6:59 PM
# what budget?
Here are the heartwarming and surprising things that make you all happy
Children, dogs, Lego, ironing… check out the diverse results.
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Oct 15th 2013, 6:00 PM
# Budget 2014
In numbers: Budget 2014
Taxes, cuts and savings – here’s a numerical round-up of the key figures from Budget 2014.
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Oct 15th 2013, 6:00 PM
# Budget 2014
ICSA: No nasty surprises for farmers in the Budget
Coveney announced €195 million for the disadvantaged areas scheme but a cost benefit view has farmers on edge.
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Oct 15th 2013, 5:58 PM
# Budget 2014
Reilly on health cuts: 'This does entail more heavy lifting for people'
How €113 million will be saved in ‘medical card probity’ was a key issue at today’s health budget briefing.
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Oct 15th 2013, 5:54 PM
# Budget 2014
Funding for Irish sport reduced to €8.73 per citizen
The Federation of Irish Sport has expressed its disappointed at a further €3.1 million cut to the Irish Sports Council’s funding.
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Oct 15th 2013, 5:38 PM
# Budget 2014
"This Budget gives young people one guarantee - emigration" - Sinn Féin reacts to the Budget
Sinn Féin felt that the Budget was an attack on young people, repeating the message that the Government have “made emigration a policy”.
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Oct 15th 2013, 5:37 PM
# Budget 2014
Funeral directors will seek u-turn on Bereavement Grant cut
The Bereavement Grant was a one-off payment of €850 made available on the death of a family member but it has been scrapped in the Budget.
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Oct 15th 2013, 5:29 PM
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Higher rate of Invalidity Pension to be phased out
A higher level of payment offered within the scheme is to be cut for certain recipients.
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Oct 15th 2013, 5:23 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:48 PM
# Budget 2014
Home renovation tax incentive will hurt 'tax dodging cowboys' - IGBC
New scheme means homeowners are less likely to use the shadow economy for building works according to construction groups including The Irish Green Building Council.
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:39 PM
# Budget 2014
IN FULL: Brendan Howlin's Budget 2014 speech
Medical cards, GP care for children, a levy on banks and more…
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:18 PM
# Budget 2014
Bruton: Expect 48,000 new jobs in 2014
The jobs minister has set himself a high employment target following on from today’s Budget announcement.
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:12 PM
# blockage
The DailyEdge.ie Guide to blocking the budget
Prefer to keep your head in the sand? We’re here to help
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Oct 15th 2013, 4:00 PM
# Budget 2014
Lotto sale to fund children's hospital, a training centre, roads and more
Proceeds from the sale will fund a €200 million capital investment scheme, says Brendan Howlin.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:52 PM
# Budget 2014
Telephone allowance, maternity benefit and medical cards hit hard in Budget
Brendan Howlin’s announcement of a review of all medical cards was greeted with jeers from members of the opposition parties.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:51 PM
# Budget 2014
IN FULL: Michael Noonan's Budget 2014 speech
Did you miss the minister’s Budget 2014 announcement earlier? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:50 PM
# Budget 2014
Levy on banks of €150 million a year until 2016
Domestic banks will pay the levy totaling €150 million a year for the next three years with each bank to pay based on interest on thier deposits.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:49 PM
# Budget 2014
Under 5s care "first step" towards free GP visits for all --- Howlin
The move, flagged in advance of today’s Budget, has been criticised by the GP representative group who say there was no consultation in advance.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:48 PM
# Budget 2014
Government to "strategically invest" €6.4 billion NPRF pot
The €6.4 billion discretionary account in the National Pensions Reserve Fund will be used to invest in employment schemes in Ireland, Brendan Howlin said today.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:39 PM
# Budget 2014
No increases in VAT or income tax next year
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:24 PM
# Budget 2014
Two-year income tax exemption for unemployed who set up business
The ‘Start Your Own Business Scheme’ will provide a two-year exception on income tax for self-employed people who have been unemployed for 15 months or more.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:16 PM
# Budget 2014
'DIRT' tax on savings interest to rise to 41 per cent
The measure means those saving money will have to hand €41 back to the state for every €100 in interest they accrue.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:15 PM
# Budget 2014
Cigarettes and pints up by 10 cent, wine up by 50 cent
If you smoke or drink, enjoy the price for the next nine hours or so – it is rising at midnight.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:12 PM
# Budget 2014
Noonan cracks down on 'stateless' companies registered in Ireland for tax
The Minister also reaffirmed the Government’s long-held commitment to not change the corporation tax rate.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:11 PM
# Budget 2014
Good news for airlines: Air Travel Tax to be scrapped next year
The current rate of tax means airlines have to pay €3 for every passenger departing from an airport.
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Oct 15th 2013, 3:03 PM
# Budget 2014
"Living City" designations to be extended to Cork, Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny
The pilot scheme, which was rolled out this year in Waterford and Limerick, will be extended to the other cities in the country in 2014.
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Oct 15th 2013, 2:54 PM
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